Absolutely. We met in my office for probably 20 to 30 minutes. We did not get into the complexities of the investigation. That was not my role. I was there to try to speak with him with respect to the conflict that was obviously taking place.
I talked about why we had an independent organization leading the investigation and I talked about the importance of getting the file concluded. But I also mentioned.... I understand what he said—I've seen the blues—and certainly, in my notes, I reflect that I did say, “If there's something major, obviously it will be looked at; I have confidence in the investigation that Ottawa is doing.” That was my point.
Did I use the exact words that he's saying? I don't recall those. I know what I wrote down, and we did talk about the importance of staying focused, the importance of having the investigation done properly and thoroughly, and if there were outstanding issues, I said, “I have confidence they'll be addressed.”