Procedure and House Affairs committee  No.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  We have recently signed a memorandum of understanding with CSIS and ITAC. Yes, it's improving daily.

Declaration of Emergency committee  I'm not sure how many notes and emails I generated during that event. I will verify exactly how many there were, and before saying yes to your question, I will consult with the office of the Law Clerk and Legal Counsel of the House of Commons.

Declaration of Emergency committee  I would say I lacked the situational awareness with respect to the anticipated actions of the Ottawa police moving forward. That would have been good to know.

Declaration of Emergency committee  It would be discussed. Maybe the movements of the ministers on and off the precinct would be discussed at a certain time.

Declaration of Emergency committee  No. I would apprise the Speaker, if necessary, if we were doing anything differently on the precinct as a result of the RCMP's providing them protection.

Declaration of Emergency committee  Yes.

Declaration of Emergency committee  I don't recall specifically, but it's likely that I had conversations with contacts in the security community about the security of certain ministers prior to, during and post convoy.

Declaration of Emergency committee  I would say yes. I can't definitely say which four ministers. If I said yes, and you asked me which four ministers—

Declaration of Emergency committee  I would say yes, because I have those conversations on a regular basis.

Declaration of Emergency committee  That falls under the responsibility of the RCMP protective operations.

Declaration of Emergency committee  Yes.

Declaration of Emergency committee  Yes.

Declaration of Emergency committee  As a former police officer now in charge of protective operations, and as an assistant commissioner at one point, I would say listen to your intelligence and listen to your experts. For your posture, set it up days out and set it up right.

Declaration of Emergency committee  I don't have first-hand information on who was in the crowd, although I will agree it's common that radical groups will attach themselves to lawful protests. In this particular instance, I have no first-hand knowledge.