Public Accounts Committee on June 18th, 2024

[Larry Brock, Conservative, Brantford—Brant, ON]

Okay. What was searched?

[D/Commr Mark Flynn]

I will not be speaking to that either. That's an active investigation that's ongoing.

[Larry Brock, Conservative, Brantford—Brant, ON]

Okay. Kristian Firth confirmed what was searched. He actually reviewed the six-page search warrant.

Just for the education of the Canadian public who are watching this, anyone has the ability to apply for the release of that search warrant under an information to obtain request, in essence. Someone can apply to a court to get a court order and actually review the content of that six-page search warrant.

Do you agree with me, sir?

[D/Commr Mark Flynn]

If the warrant is not sealed, that is correct.

[Larry Brock, Conservative, Brantford—Brant, ON]

Was this warrant sealed?

[D/Commr Mark Flynn]

I do not have that information.

[Larry Brock, Conservative, Brantford—Brant, ON]

Can you provide that to us?

[D/Commr Mark Flynn]

We can determine that, yes.

[Larry Brock, Conservative, Brantford—Brant, ON]

Okay.

Kristian Firth confirmed to the House of Commons that his electronic devices were seized. I know you can't confirm or deny that, but he supplied that as information.

Has that furthered your investigation into criminal activity involving Kristian Firth?

[D/Commr Mark Flynn]

The RCMP is exploring and reviewing all of the information, as we do in any investigation, that comes into our possession with respect to investigative materials.

[Larry Brock, Conservative, Brantford—Brant, ON]

What did the potential criminal charges as outlined in that search warrant include?

[D/Commr Mark Flynn]

Again, I don't have that specific information.

[Larry Brock, Conservative, Brantford—Brant, ON]

Are you free to give us that information?

[D/Commr Mark Flynn]

Once I determine whether or not the warrant and its contents were sealed, we will provide that—

[Larry Brock, Conservative, Brantford—Brant, ON]

I'll cut to the chase. According to Kristian Firth, who skimmed the six-page report, it was in relation to fraudulent billing and forgery with respect to résumés. Would that seem accurate?

[D/Commr Mark Flynn]

Again, I won't be confirming any information contained in the document that I've not heard.

[Larry Brock, Conservative, Brantford—Brant, ON]

Okay. Mr. Firth had a partner named Darren Anthony. Was his home raided as well?

[D/Commr Mark Flynn]

I will not be commenting on that. Again, that would be confirming elements of an investigation that, to my knowledge, has—

[Larry Brock, Conservative, Brantford—Brant, ON]

Would he be part of the broader search of individuals, who are part and parcel of your investigation with respect to ArriveCAN?

[D/Commr Mark Flynn]

Again, I will not be confirming targets of an investigation that are not already publicly known.

[Larry Brock, Conservative, Brantford—Brant, ON]

Has Mr. Firth been co-operative with the police?

[D/Commr Mark Flynn]

Again, we're speaking to details of the investigation that I will not be—

[Larry Brock, Conservative, Brantford—Brant, ON]

Has Mr. Firth been arrested?

[D/Commr Mark Flynn]

Mr. Chair, I'd love to keep answering these questions, but again, I hate to repeat myself and—

[Larry Brock, Conservative, Brantford—Brant, ON]

Has Mr. Firth been charged with a criminal offence, yes or no?