Hon. Yonah Martin (Deputy Leader of the Opposition): Minister, over the years I’ve asked a number of questions about the Canada Infrastructure Bank. In a Senate Question Period in February, I asked about the secrecy surrounding its mandated five-year review, which you are currently leading. According to documents obtained through Access to Information by the Canadian Union of Public Employees, your review began behind closed doors in June of 2022. Since then, there has been very little information given on the process being followed or about the public engagement undertaken.

Minister, how long was the public consultation period that ended March 31? Did it start on March 13, which was the only date your department tweeted about? If it started earlier, why wasn’t it more widely promoted? As well, will the contracts awarded by the bank to the consulting firm McKinsey & Company be part of your review?

I didn’t receive answers in February, so I’m hoping you will give us answers today. Thank you.