I thank you, Mr. Chair.
Mr. McGuinty's idea that we could leave this to be resolved at a future date is an interesting one, but it reminds me of an old maxim: that hard cases make bad law. It seems to me the worst time to try to come up with a new rule is when we encounter difficulties. That's when the opportunity to make a good rule is reduced. It's a little like starting out in a marriage knowing that you're not in agreement, and saying we'll wait until we're married a few years and then figure it out. It would be far better if we could get this right at the outset.
I'm surprised that we've moved so far from the original sentiment, which was that we want to make sure that all witnesses get heard. If we maintain that sentiment, then surely we ought to all be in the soup together, one way or the other.
Thank you.