Government Operations committee  Thank you, Madam Chair. I recall reading the decision way back when, because it was a landmark decision. I don't have all the details. But I think, in the end, I would revert to the actual legislation and the process and follow religiously what the legislators has entrusted the

Government Operations committee  In fact, the act is quite clear with respect to anonymous complaints. I think the employee will have protected disclosure;however, he or she must put in writing the basis of the wrongdoing. It doesn't lend much credibility to a complaint if the individual cannot come forward and

Government Operations committee  Madam Chair, this is a very valid point. Frivolous and vexatious proceedings should not be pursued.

Government Operations committee  Thank you very much, Madam Chair, for the question. In fact, I do consider it a real privilege and a real honour to be in that position. In the end, I'll be guided by the legislation, but I would like to be remembered, just as I have been for the last 25 years, as an individual

Government Operations committee  I am going to be cautious here, because it is easy to misinterpret things. I do not think the office has jurisdiction over the private sector. A little earlier, one of the members made a distinction. It would all depend on the source of the disclosure. If it concerns contribution

Government Operations committee  Serious mismanagement, as described in the act, could fall within the purview of the legislation and could be reviewed by the commissioner.

Government Operations committee  While I cannot comment on this specific case, a case with which I am not familiar, I can say that the act provides a number of tools, such as protected disclosure. Secondly, comprehensive information documents explaining the mandate of my office were distributed by Treasury Boar

Government Operations committee  I have worked closely with the unions, particularly in my three previous positions. Indeed, I facilitated meetings with the unions. I was the principal contact person and I had excellent working relations with them.

Government Operations committee  Defining the office's mandate. I will strive to keep in mind the questions that have been raised, as I want to ensure that I carry out the work with which Parliament and the committee have entrusted me with integrity, diligence and thoroughness.

Government Operations committee  There would have to be some link between the situation and the public sector for the office to have jurisdiction.

Government Operations committee  Duly noted. I think those are valid comments, Madam Chair.

Government Operations committee  Exactly, that's not my understanding. There's annex A, which lists all of the organizations. If an organization is not in the public sector per se, my understanding is that we don't extend into the private sector, even though the organization might be the recipient of a grant.

Government Operations committee  Certainly.

Government Operations committee  Just to make sure, could you rephrase the question?

Government Operations committee  They do not fall within the definition of the public sector—