I have a responsibility to manage the resources entrusted to me. I have a responsibility to follow the Government of Canada policies. I guess I have authority there. No, I know I have authority in those areas to act on behalf of the Government of Canada, but in terms of dealing with Pamela Sachs and CUPE, and dealing with the bargaining agent, I have no authority.
On March 28th, 2007. See this statement in context.