Chair, I would just say that generally in committee meetings like this meeting today there is latitude given to the witnesses, and there is latitude given to the MPs with regard to exactly what it is they'd like to talk about. It generally has to be on theme, but there's a lot of latitude given.
The presentations that are made and the discussions following them are one thing, but what about the report? When it comes down to reviewing a report and amending the report, the House has given specific direction to the committee about having a single amendment to the report. It is not to completely rewrite it, not to remove other recommendations and replace them, and not to redo all the work on the report. It has given the committee specific, detailed direction regarding an amendment to the report, and the committee will ultimately decide whether or not it will follow the request of the House.
This has happened in other circumstances too. When the House gives direction to a committee, it doesn't open the doors to a complete overhaul of the report or of legislation. It is very specific. So although we might have witnesses come in, and we might have discussions, and the discussions might be wide ranging or narrow ranging or something in between, ultimately the committee will have to decide whether or not to follow the House's specific direction in amending the report.
That's my understanding, Chair.