Mr. Brian J. Saunders at the Justice and Human Rights Committee

On May 8th, 2014. See this statement in context.

May 8th, 2014 / 12:20 p.m.

Director of Public Prosecutions, Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, Public Prosecution Service of Canada

My answer has two parts.

First, the RCMP, or any other investigation agency, is not required to consult us during an investigation. It is up to them to decide whether they need a legal opinion or not.

Second, we do not give confirmation on whether an investigation agency communicated with us during an investigation. We consider that to be an issue of solicitor-client privilege.

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