Government Operations committee  In December, I had only been in my position for a short while. I went to that firm because it had been recommended to me. The firm had already done a study of the physical security of our facilities. The answer to your question is yes, we had done business with that firm in the past, not necessarily with the two people sitting at this table, but with another person from BMCI.

Government Operations committee  Possibly, but I cannot confirm that. Perhaps the investigators could do so.

Government Operations committee  That is correct. We sent a fax to the reporters, but the same day, I received a call from the president of CTV who declined the offer to provide us with information.

Public Safety committee  Yes, that's correct.

Public Safety committee  I have a network, yes.

Public Safety committee  No. This discussion didn't occur.

Public Safety committee  No.

Public Safety committee  No. The background check, as explained, had already been done on Monsieur Bernier.

Public Safety committee  It didn't happen. My role is to manage the background check policy in place, and that's what I've done in this regard.

Public Safety committee  I also understand English. I will express myself in French, if you do not mind, but I do understand English as well.

Public Safety committee  Yes, my role as Director of Security Operations at the PCO involves several facets. That is one of them.