I had initial conversations, but not substantive. They were the kinds of pleasantries that one would exchange on the exchange of the position.
When the story broke in the Globe and Mail, it was my view that, as Attorney General, I should maintain a position that would not compromise me or the office of Attorney General in any way, shape or form. In light of the fact that there would be already, very quickly afterwards, this contemplation of committee proceedings, contemplation of an ethics committee investigation, I felt it necessary to not engage in any conversations on this matter with my predecessor.