Penny Priddy at the Public Safety and National Security Committee

On June 17th, 2008. See this statement in context.

June 17th, 2008 / 4:50 p.m.

NDP

Penny Priddy NDP Surrey North, BC

So what we know, then, is that in April 2008 both the RCMP and CSIS looked at the background check that was being updated on Mr. Bernier. I expect that is correct.

In regard to ministerial appointments as opposed to appointments by the Prime Minister--and this may be an unfair question for you--do you know if there are background checks done on those people?

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