I consulted with the Department of Finance in the mid-eighties, to my recollection—probably 1984-85—or many years ago. I worked with them on drafting the amendments to the attribution rules, which are quite technical, specific rules dealing with the splitting of property income. The work had nothing to do with gender when I consulted with them. I had just started my academic career at the time, having moved into academia from a position as a legislative drafting person; so they were relying on my drafting skills, not my academic skills, I think. That was the only time I worked for the federal Department of Finance. It was over a couple of summers when I spent some time in Ottawa—and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
On February 28th, 2008. See this statement in context.