Mr. Bigras brings up a very good point, Chair. I thank my colleague Mr. Calkins.
I'd suggest that if we have the rule that witnesses be allowed 10 minutes each, then you're limiting the minister to 10 minutes. I would suggest that the time allocated during questioning for the minister be allocated at the discretion of the chair. If there's more time needed, let the chair...because with the minister, it's quite a different situation.
As a guide for normal witnesses, each group of presenters--sometimes with one organization, we'll have more than one presenter--would have a maximum of 10 minutes. An individual would have 10, and, as you suggest, Chair, there would be a maximum of four witnesses or groups of witnesses, for a total of 40 minutes. Then if we have an hour or 63 minutes of questioning for first and second rounds, we will very definitely have a third round if things are kept very tight.
I would suggest that we add that time allocation during questioning of a minister be at the discretion of the chair. It gives flexibility.