We began this discussion the other day. My understanding, though, was that one of the reasons we were going to these centres was to see the operations of the CBC. So unless we're planning some kind of virtual reality tour for members who want to stay back, I don't really see the relevance of the teleconference issue.
We have to see these sites to fully understand what CBC's doing. That's why we picked these sites. We're going to be out in the field getting that information, and at that time we're going to be getting witnesses. As you had pointed out, the difference between pulling witnesses here or us seeing them there is not all that much.
I think it's overall a good budget, but I don't think we need to spend too much time nitpicking over it. My only question would be if it's Montreal or Toronto, which are nearby, it's fine for me. I'm guaranteed a seat on the trips either way, but for all members of our committee, I think if it's at least close to Ottawa, and there's something major in Montreal or Toronto, we should consider inviting all the members of our committee so that they have the opportunity to see the full picture.