John Williams at the Public Accounts Committee

On February 21st, 2007. See this statement in context.

February 21st, 2007 / 4 p.m.

Conservative

John Williams Conservative Edmonton—St. Albert, AB

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

This Auditor General's report is a serious indictment of the administration of the RCMP, which is there to uphold the laws of the land. When they don't even uphold their own laws, what confidence can the general public have in our institutions?

I'm looking at paragraph 9.23 of the Auditor General's report, Mr. Chairman, which says:

Human Resources staff claimed that because of work pressures, they allowed the NCPC Director to hire casual employees on his own rather than following the regular staffing process.

Basically, the rules don't need to apply just because the guy is busy. Is that an appropriate response, Ms. George?

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