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.

Information & Ethics committee  We have a charter that was adopted in 2010, I believe, that we brought forward. So it came under our mandate to tighten up the roles and responsibilities. I think the question has a lot of validity, but I'd have to examine it with the people who have a broader understanding to

Information & Ethics committee  I do not recall. I meet a lot of people. I do not remember meeting him subsequently. If you want to know whether I have met him in the last three years, the answer is yes. I have seen him from time to time, like a lot of other people.

Information & Ethics committee  Never, Mr. Chair.

Information & Ethics committee  Yes, Mr. Chair.

Information & Ethics committee  Umm…

Information & Ethics committee  No.

Information & Ethics committee  Since when?