First of all, we reviewed all the contracts. I had my new chief of staff do that as soon as he started last summer. I made it clear to all of my staff that all Treasury Board rules are to be followed to the letter. I made it clear to the new chief of staff that he must consult the Department of Finance on every contract. I also made it clear to him that he must advise me of any departmental concerns expressed to him about contracts. That is designed to avoid what happened here.
On May 13th, 2008. See this statement in context.