Procedure and House Affairs committee  If there were activities that were not deemed to be official, but unofficial, would the clerks and staff be authorized to participate in something like that? If there was, in fact, an unofficial meeting, would they be authorized to participate in these meetings?

Procedure and House Affairs committee  Thank you. If a meeting is held outside of an association's constitution, bylaws or rules, would you consider that meeting illegitimate?

Procedure and House Affairs committee  Thank you. I have tremendous respect for you, and I appreciate your being here today.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  No, not at all. I think the length is required. Thank you. Certainly, while I believe that everyone around the table has no doubt that you are an incredible candidate, Canadians certainly have a right to know about the process that brought you here today. I appreciate the clarification on that, Your Excellency.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  You were not provided with an itemized budget. My colleague Mr. Cullen from the NDP said that podiums cost this much, glasses of water cost that much.... Can you confirm that you haven't been provided an itemized budget?

Procedure and House Affairs committee  Thank you. I want to return to selecting the established seven member advisory board to you. What processes were you considering to select these individuals? Again, I know that in your many roles, you've had opportunities where you've had to select both staff and advisers. What will you consider as you go to determine these seven individuals?

Procedure and House Affairs committee  Thank you very much, Mr. Chair. Scott, thank you very much for clarifying that the reference to “excellency” is still retained after they leave the office. I wasn't sure, so I appreciate that. I would like to talk to you a bit, please, Mr. Johnston, in regard to the recruitment process.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  I thought it was four.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  Good morning. Thank you for being here today. Of course, as a woman, I have tremendous respect for you since you raised four amazing women. Congratulations. I think that's a wonderful accomplishment. My question is in regard to the extent you plan on engaging with political parties to uphold your mandate.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  Thank you, Director, and thank you, Deputy Commissioner.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  Thank you, Deputy Commissioner.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  Thank you. Do you need to consult your minister's office before issuing publications about pending legislation that the minister responsible for your organization is sponsoring?

Procedure and House Affairs committee  So there was some consultation with the ministerial staff, you would say, with regard to the information that was published.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  Okay, thank you. Do you need to consult the Privy Council Office before issuing publications about pending legislation?

Procedure and House Affairs committee  Would you agree to provide the committee with all drafts of the expunged publications, the incorrect publications?