Mr. Chair, a point of order. If I may, I would like to discuss a point before the meeting adjourns.
In the first round of questions to the witnesses, we had already exceeded the allotted time, and you gave a round of questions to Ms. Bessette. I have nothing against the principle, but the fact that we had already exceeded the time allotted for the first portion of the questioning made it more appropriate to interrupt that and move on to the second hour and the second group of witnesses.
I would like to discuss with you the fact that you granted the privilege to one of the committee members to do his portion of the questioning of witnesses when we had already exceeded the time allotted, but not to other members of the committee. In this instance, Ms. McPherson and I were unable to take advantage of the second round.
This is normal, when we stick to the allotted time, but if we go over, it should be fair and equitable for everyone.