Mr. Chair, we would be of the view that this is no longer necessary, given that this committee has adopted a blanket provision in the Conflict of Interest Act relating to the privileges and immunities of both Houses. So to put this provision in, which says “except as otherwise provided in that Act”, would add confusion. Had your other motion proceeded, they would have gone in tandem.
For that reason, it would no longer be appropriate, in our view, to proceed with this one.