Mr. Chairman, I think two things are being confused. In the question that has been put to me here, reference is made to activities, facts. The only fact of which I had any knowledge was the internal audit report. In all the rest, there are no facts, only rumours. I said that when I was told about it at the Gomery Commission. I would like to emphasize that there was a lot of talk of rumours when I testified before the committee. I take the liberty of referring you to the transcript of my testimony three years ago. The only indication that I can give is that it was around 10:30 a.m. In response to a question by Marlene Jennings, I said, and I quote: “But I can tell you, since you want me to tell all and I'm willing to do so, that at one point, I heard some rumours.” You know, there are a lot of rumours in Ottawa. If you had to think that every rumour was true, you'd be in a panic all day long. At some point, I heard all kinds of rumours, both in Ottawa and in Montreal, about the program's administration. I informed the Prime Minister of the rumours I heard. Mr. Chrétien asked me at that point to speak with the minister responsible, Mr. Gagliano—
On June 6th, 2007. See this statement in context.