Information & Ethics committee  No, it is not hard, but I had visits from some people. I will say no.

Information & Ethics committee  It is.

Information & Ethics committee  Mr. Chair, I am here today because of someone I met three years ago, Ms. Benoit, and a team more than 425 strong that is doing incredible work. I am going to fight tooth and nail to keep this program and all they have achieved. I am telling you now.

Information & Ethics committee  I have no clue. It's hypothetical at this point. I do know, however, that a consultant was recently contracted to perform a review of four corporations, including the Canada Lands Company and Parc Downsview Park Inc. There were also defence contracts.

Information & Ethics committee  It is a single person, but apparently the contract was awarded by one of the departments. It may have been—

Information & Ethics committee  Absolutely not, never.

Information & Ethics committee  Never, Mr. Chair. We have this parkland to preserve. It's a heritage; it's a cultural institution. I have lived in Montreal my entire life. I have spent the past 20 living downtown. I walk the parkways. I enjoy it. Last Sunday I talked to people on the grounds. This is the j

Information & Ethics committee  I haven't heard anything at all about it. I did not meet the consultant. All I know is that another person was appointed. That person met with the chairman of the board, the president and CEO, Ms. Benoit, but I know absolutely nothing about what was done.

Information & Ethics committee  Exactly.

Information & Ethics committee  All our reports and financial statements go directly to the minister. The actionnaire participates in appointments of board members and receives the annual reports at a meeting once a year. Is that correct?

Information & Ethics committee  I just wanted to verify that with my secretary.

Information & Ethics committee  Do you mean my secretary?

Information & Ethics committee  It's the actionnaire, the chair of Canada Lands, which is the shareholder.

Information & Ethics committee  For contracts and all management principles we are subject to the Canada financial regulation act. All other procedures that are carried forward are in accordance with the guidelines of Treasury Board.

Information & Ethics committee  It may not be mandatory, but all of our contracts and procedures follow the Accountability Act.