I've never taken a procurement course in my life. I've never suggested I was a procurement expert. I've said it here a number of times. I've had an exemplary record with Public Works for over 25 years. There were no missteps. I've never been sanctioned. When I moved to the RCMP, I was recruited to the RCMP to work on not just this project, but I was also responsible for payroll and for pensions and for systems. This project was an additional add-on to my regular job. At no time was I a procurement expert or trained in procurement. I hired someone to do that because I wasn't trained in it.
On May 7th, 2007. See this statement in context.