Foreign Affairs committee  Mr. Chairman, members of the Committee, it is my privilege today to be representing the Board of Directors, and Jacques Gauthier, as an individual, as he has gradually, in the last few months, become a central figure in this drama. Who is Jacques Gauthier? Born in Montreal, I gr

Foreign Affairs committee  Ms. Lalonde, I think it is important that we all take an interest in the facts and in reality. Let's just back up a little, to be sure there is a clear understanding of the status of Rights and Democracy. According to the Act, it is a shared governance organization. It is not a

Foreign Affairs committee  First, I must confirm that I received the request that you made reference to. The request, which is signed by the chair of the committee, was dated March 29, and it was sent to the office in Montreal. As I'm sure you know, I ceased to be president of Rights and Democracy last Fri

Foreign Affairs committee  Can I please finish?

Foreign Affairs committee  There was reference, I believe, in some of the committee meetings--not a motion--to the fact that this would be forthcoming.

Foreign Affairs committee  I would very much appreciate it if I could finish the answer.

Foreign Affairs committee  The answer is important, because you're suggesting something that is not accurate. What I want to say, sir, is this. Yesterday I was, for the first time, able to consult the lawyers of the centre to ascertain what my rights and responsibilities were. Here is the answer to your q

Foreign Affairs committee  My response is that I will provide you with them.

Foreign Affairs committee  Looking at all of the contracts that I've referred to, I cannot answer the question because the accounts have not yet been received.

Foreign Affairs committee  I cannot give you... It's certainly more than $10,000.

Foreign Affairs committee  No, I did not.

Foreign Affairs committee  Well, let's back up a little bit here. You're not talking to me as a board member. I'm now the acting president.

Foreign Affairs committee  I think I've answered your question. I have not received the accounts, so for me to try--

Foreign Affairs committee  At this stage, I don't know how much these contracts... If you think about my answer, I'm saying that I have not received the accounts. When I receive the accounts I will know.

Foreign Affairs committee  Let's break down the contracts.