On the one hand, based on the information we have, there is no case pending. However, I understand full well your position. We can amend the motion, with the understanding that we will receive an opinion. That is possible. We can also ask the witnesses to refrain from discussing certain matters. However, it would surprise me very much. I've been following this matter since the very beginning in Montreal. I don't know how many of you are familiar with the events that have transpired. For those of you who are, you know that the FNC has not filed charges against Telefilm over the selection process. Nor has Spectra.
Had charges been filed, there would not have been a report on SODEC's role in this affair. Quebec's Minister of Culture and Communication announced these measures further to the recommendations that flowed from the inquiry. An inquiry was in fact conducted precisely because the matter could be publicly discussed.
This matter is in the hands of Telefilm Canada, because the agency comes under federal jurisdiction. An inquiry was conducted in Quebec. I don't see why the federal government couldn't also conduct an inquiry into a Crown corporation, specifically Telefilm Canada.
Again, Telefilm Canada representatives were unable to testify before the committee during the 38th parliament because two cases were pending before the courts. To my knowledge, there is no reason why we can't have them here and ask them to explain the selection process and what led them to choose Spectra rather than the FNC.