Absolutely...if you want selfies.
I thought we had some decent respect. I've never done that to other members of Parliament. I don't care if you do that to me. I just want you to know the consequences of what happens afterwards. Your staff will be busier at your offices. They're redirected to your offices. It will be a pleasure for me to continue doing that.
I'll move to the matter at hand.
Again, I'm surprised. Mr. Perkins has a short memory. He knows Mr. Bains asked the very same question. He's saying that Mr. Bains, somehow, did not answer. However, Mr. Bains said, “I don't recall a specific conversation, but I would say that it was not uncommon for me to reach out to CEOs to engage them in the board selection process.” I don't know what he'd call that, but that's an answer. Mr. Perkins doesn't like the answer, because he's trying very hard to tie SDTC to ministers when there is simply no connection there.
He knows that. I'm quite surprised that Mr. Perkins, who once worked at CIBC, would tarnish the reputation of somebody who's worked at CIBC, as well as the institution of CIBC.
That's exactly what you're doing. You're tarnishing the reputation of private citizens. It's unfortunate.