During that same period, both ministers outlined that this discovery, which was traced back almost six years, was merely the tip of the iceberg, suggesting a potential series of revelations to follow. The minister noted—this was Duclos—that five to 10 additional cases were currently under scrutiny. Subsequently, the Department of Public Services and Procurement Canada described this as a “first wave”. They disclosed that another five to 10 cases were under examination.
When Minister Duclos appeared at committee not too long ago, it was probably two and a half months removed from his announcement of a potential second wave. I asked him, specifically, on four subsequent occasions, of those five to 10 companies currently under review for fraudulent billing, if any of those cases have been referred to the RCMP. He wouldn't give me an answer, so let's talk to the source.
Has Minister Duclos or a member of his department, or Minister Anand or a member of her department, referred additional cases to the RCMP? I'm not asking you to opine on the nature of the investigation. I'm asking for a confirmation. Has a referral been made?