Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Mr. Williams' point is actually quite important: who knew what and when, and ongoing, how we get information.
I'll read from a March 29 committee meeting and quote Mr. Poilievre. The former ministers are here before us because during that meeting Mr. Poilievre said in his preamble, “They were informed of what was going on and did absolutely nothing.” He went on to say further, “Ms. McLellan was given all of this information in February 2004, years ago, and yet did nothing.” He went on to say, “Mr. Alcock, the Treasury Board president, was given the same information back in 2004. He, too, did nothing.”
Then it appears that when Mr. Williams was questioning Mr. Zaccardelli about when the minister knew, Mr. Zaccardelli said, “It would be briefing notes. I do not specifically recall speaking to Minister McLellan. I do recall some discussions with Minister Day”.
I would like to provide the opportunity to the former ministers. It was unequivocal. It was stated here in the committee that you did absolutely nothing. We've heard the opposite. Are there any comments?