I would express the wish that they be televised, Mr. Chairman. I've been around long enough to know that it's not only when ministers come forward; it is when the will of the committee is expressed by a majority of the membership or unanimously that we seek the ability and the room necessary or have whatever equipment is necessary installed in the room. So perhaps you could canvass the committee membership to see if there is a majority or a consensus even. Since we've agreed to hear witnesses on both sides, in reaction to or in support of the government's proposal, we might even have a consensus, Mr. Chairman.
On December 4th, 2006. See this statement in context.