Government Accountability  Mr. Speaker, once again, there are two processes ongoing, both of which are independent. The first is with the Ethics Commissioner; the second is the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. They are independent committees. I will co-operate fully with these investigation

Government Accountability  Mr. Speaker, on this side of the House, we are confident in our government institutions. We are confident in the work of the Ethics Commissioner. We are confident in the work of the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights.

Government Accountability  Mr. Speaker, once again, I reiterate that our government is confident in the work of the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights, as we are confident in the work of the Ethics Commissioner. Those are independent committees. They will do their work under the public eye. We

Justice  Mr. Speaker, the Prime Minister has asked me for a legal opinion on the question of solicitor-client privilege in this case. I am studying the issue and will give a legal opinion in due course. It would therefore be inappropriate for me to comment further on this matter.

Government Accountability  Mr. Speaker, we are confident that the two independent processes currently under way will be completed in a fair and thorough manner and will provide Canadians with the answers and information they seek. We have confidence in both the Standing Committee on Justice and the Conflic

Justice  Mr. Speaker, the Prime Minister has asked me for advice on the question of solicitor-client privilege. I am studying the issue and will provide my legal advice in due course. It would be inappropriate for me to comment any further.

Justice committee  Thank you, Mr. Chair. Good morning, colleagues. I thank the committee for giving me this unique opportunity to speak to you today. Over the past two weeks, following the initial publication of allegations in The Globe and Mail concerning the nature of conversations held betwee

Justice committee  I discussed it with my team. Other discussions that I have had would be covered by solicitor-client privilege.

Justice committee  That's correct.

Justice committee  That's correct.

Justice committee  I believe the lobbying record shows that I did meet with SNC-Lavalin in May of 2017. I must admit that I have no strong recollection of that meeting. As you know, as parliamentary secretary to the Minister of Innovation I had to interact with people across Canada. I met with peop

Justice committee  I don't...I believe I met with Neil Bruce, but again, I don't have a strong recollection of that meeting.

Justice committee  As I said, I was one of the most heavily lobbied members of Parliament in 2017. As a result of being part of that, I was lobbied by big businesses, small businesses and universities across Canada.

Justice committee  That's correct.

Justice committee  Actually, it doesn't jog my memory. As I said, I believe the Hill Times reported that I was the most lobbied MP in 2017, ahead of my minister, Minister Bains, at the time. Again, it was part of the role of the innovation minister to meet with stakeholders—