I would only say that it was a matter of my own professional development. As the chair and the leader of a national agency, a quasi-judicial tribunal, I felt that it was of benefit to me. I remain in the position that it was of benefit to me and assisted me in leading this tribunal. Again, as I stated, upon being made aware of the concerns raised, those expenses, all of which were pursuant to Treasury Board guidelines, were repaid in full.
On October 1st, 2012. See this statement in context.