I think I've canvassed this point, but I will just say that the purpose of the calls that I attended—they were organized calls with the CNSC—was, one, to gather information on what was possible in terms of resolving the situation, and two, to ask that there be urgent action taken on the part of CNSC, just given the issue as it emerged across Canada as quite a serious medical emergency. I don't in any way perceive that there was a conflict in my role as the senior advisor to the minister on all matters within his portfolio.
On February 12th, 2008. See this statement in context.