Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I would submit that these are my own questions that were prepared, and because of the chronological order, I'm trying to keep them in line.
I'll go back to my questioning.
In your testimony to the public accounts committee on October 9, you stated that you couldn't recall asking her to take the position. I'm referring to Ms. Verschuren. Earlier today in your testimony, you stated it was “not uncommon” for you to call people to ask them to apply. These are your words, Mr. Bains.
Ms. Verschuren remembers you calling her two or three times, and Leah Lawrence remembers you calling her at least twice.
This is my question for you today. I can guarantee you that a proper answer is not, “As I stated earlier, this particular file wasn't my role.” I would like a real answer and a new one.
Why did the president and Annette Verschuren, between the two of them, remember as many as five phone calls, and you remember none? Why is that?