First, I am somewhat disappointed that the minister is not here, because some of this questioning would be more appropriately put to the minister. He has already weighed in on this. He has already spoken of this publicly, and it is not unprecedented for a minister to appear with a crown corporation; I've done it myself, so it's not as if it couldn't happen. I'm forced now, because I'm not going to get another occasion, perhaps, to deal with things I'd rather deal directly with the minister on.
On June 1st, 2006. See this statement in context.