Industry committee  It would not have been my role or responsibility to comment or provide advice on appointments. The CEO did ask me—

Industry committee  To clarify, my role was communications, not government relations. Yes, the CEO did ask me to convey the potential for a conflict, which I would have done at the time.

Industry committee  It would have been a policy lead at ISED.

Industry committee  I don't recall who—

Industry committee  That's correct.

Industry committee  Once again, it would not have been my role or my place to provide any sort of guidance or advice on appointments [Inaudible—Editor]—

Industry committee  Not that I recall. I did not speak to anyone in the Prime Minister's Office regarding Ms. Verschuren.

Industry committee  Yes, I received the summons the day before my wedding, but I'm here today. I've made every effort to make myself available today, although I'm on my honeymoon.

Industry committee  I'm in Vernon, British Columbia.

Industry committee  Good evening, Mr. Chair and members of the committee. Thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today. My name is Veena Bhullar, and I'm here today to help provide my assistance with respect to the ongoing study on Sustainable Development Technology Canada. I joined Sustainable Development Technology Canada, or SDTC, as manager for communications and partnerships in November 2018.