Procedure and House Affairs committee  It was done every day and the police car was within viewing distance. We voiced our frustration with what was happening. It was almost a daily occurrence.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  I can't comment on that. I wasn't there.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  Thank you. Mr. Turnbull, on a daily basis we had communication with staff and MPs who felt harassed coming through the crowds. Some had a lot of anxiety coming through the crowds. Some had their cars banged on and blocked when they were coming in through the Lyon-Wellington Str

Procedure and House Affairs committee  Are you asking me if it was on January 13 that we were informed that the convoy was coming?

Procedure and House Affairs committee  I knew about it on January 11.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  I am trying to recall that day, and I think the barrier, the gate, was locked. It should have been unlocked when you came up. Prior to that, and during the overnight hours and early morning, people were being referred mostly to Bank and Wellington, so it was an oversight, if I re

Procedure and House Affairs committee  Thank you, Madam Chair. Hello, my name is Patrick McDonell and I am the Sergeant-at-Arms of the House of Commons. Thank you for inviting me, once again, to address your committee. As you know, I appeared before your committee on February 8 to discuss security issues, and I was

Procedure and House Affairs committee  Should I start over?

Procedure and House Affairs committee  Thank you, Madam Chair. Good morning. My name is Patrick McDonell and I am the Sergeant-at-Arms of the House of Commons. Thank you for inviting me, once again, to address your committee. As you know, I appeared before your committee on February 8 to discuss security issues, and

Procedure and House Affairs committee  Mr. Therrien, I can assure you that we've talked about security at every internal economy meeting for the past three weeks, and we'll continue on Thursday regarding the security of party leaders, ministers and all MPs.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  Mr. Chair, this is going to be a very short conversation because we had to discuss security issues behind closed doors. That's all I can say about it at the moment.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  BOIE has approved additional security measures for members. That's in line with best practices. We would be better off giving the details of those security measures in camera.