Thank you.
That was exactly how Mr. Sabia described it as well. It was simply about asking for input.
You mentioned at the outset, Mr. Barton, that you also provided advice to then minister Jim Flaherty and previous prime minister Stephen Harper. Minister Flaherty was the finance minister between 2006 and 2014. I note that McKinsey was awarded contracts during that time.
Were you ever questioned by Minister Flaherty or his staff about conflicts before McKinsey was ever awarded contracts while you were also advising Minister Flaherty and Prime Minister Harper?