Good afternoon, Mr. Chairman.
I am here today in the interest of transparency and because of the willingness I have always shown since the time I first entered politics. I am surprised at having been invited.
Abotech was an SSE, that is, a small small enterprise, which placed consultants. When the company placed a consultant, it received a commission of between 5% to 10% on the contract margin. As for placement contracts with the RCMP, Abotech received two of them for a total value of $16,000 before taxes with a gross profit of 7%.
There seems to have been a problem with regard to the RCMP pension fund, but that was not the fault of Abotech. I encourage the people sitting at this table, as well as authorities, to get to the bottom of the matter. Abotech is not the problem. Abotech is an SSE which placed consultants in accordance with the framework in place at the time.
Mr. Chairman, last Friday I was told that there would be a meeting today. I was told that people were looking for me. A third party informed me that people were looking for me. My address hasn't changed, I still live in the same place, and my name is still in the phone book. I don't have anything to hide; I have always been very transparent. It is important to point that out.
I never read the report which is being discussed today and I never authorized its disclosure. What is said in the report is the interpretation of a third person. That interpretation came following a conversation we had, him and I, but I cannot tell you whether it reflects what I said because unfortunately I have not read the report.
I would be pleased to answer your questions. Thank you.