First of all, let me thank Mr. Christopherson for his kind words. I do very much appreciate the comments, and I also appreciate the important role this committee has in holding us to account. We try to ensure that we are accountable through various other procedures. We have the reviews that are conducted of the office, and all the rest of it. While I hope we don't get a lot of tough questions, we do welcome tough questions too, because they are part of the accountability process.
As for the article in the paper this morning, I can't comment as to whether it is true or not, because that would be divulging the report that will be coming next week, but I'm sure all of the members of this committee know that we don't always believe everything that's written in newspapers. That being said, we take this very seriously; we are very upset when we see reports being leaked to the media. I can assure you the leak did not come from my office. Our departmental security officer is conducting an investigation. This is not the first time it has happened, and unfortunately, I don't think it'll be the last time it will happen.
We will be speaking to certain people to try to encourage, perhaps, more retenue in the future and recognition that leaks such as this are really not helpful—and are an affront to Parliament, quite frankly.
I find it very unfortunate that these things occur; they make it difficult for all of us.