Information & Ethics committee  Yes.

Information & Ethics committee  As Mr. Green said, it doesn't necessarily have to be someone who knows the people involved. In fact, there would have to be a process or a step in the process that requires certain information.

Information & Ethics committee  Yes, something like that could be done.

Information & Ethics committee  It is not my role to do so, but surveys are continually carried out on this subject.

Information & Ethics committee  I won't comment on that, Mr. Villemure.

Information & Ethics committee  Without necessarily amending the act, it would be possible to amend the regulations.

Information & Ethics committee  That's right.

Information & Ethics committee  Well, I'll pick up on what you just said, Mr. Green, which is to say that I think there could be, in the process of awarding a contract, a specific box that ensures that the department, as the agent on behalf of the minister's office, asks a question and gets the answer. It's not

Information & Ethics committee  No, not really. However, one thing I have observed that I think needs to be mentioned is that public servants who are involved in awarding contracts, and public servants in general, are required to undergo training on the application of the Financial Administration Act, particul

Information & Ethics committee  I was not briefed on it. There was a very brief mention made that there was an examination being undertaken by the Ethics Commissioner, but only a mention.

Information & Ethics committee  No.

Information & Ethics committee  I think the best answer to your question is that there is no contract-by-contract verification, but we have an audit process. It periodically samples contracts issued on behalf of the department and paid for by the department to ensure that value was provided and that the appropr

Information & Ethics committee  I am. I am subject to it.

Information & Ethics committee  I was not in the department, but to the best of my knowledge, no.

Information & Ethics committee  Yes.