First, on the question of the motion, for the reasons that Bill mentioned, although my take on it is the reverse and I can't support it because I think we should wait to get a report, it is about the content that Mauril has spoken of. It's very general. It's a legitimate question. Know what the policies are and respond then, because if we take exception with those policies, then we have an obligation to do so. I think that's our role and job.
Until we know what they are, then we're only acting on a case. We don't know if that's a typical case or an atypical case. That's what the courts or somebody else is going to decide. So I think Mauril has it. I agree with Bill that we should look at it. It is serious. We should look at it as a general issue, as requested by Mauril and the staff, rather than as a specific issue as perhaps the motion goes to.
That wasn't what prompted me. I was perfectly content not to say anything until Mr. Chong....This is a public session of our committee and I couldn't leave it out there. Yes, I have a right to call federal public servants. I do it every day. I don't have any right to demand anything. I don't demand anything, but I have a right to call them, and they have a right to give me information.