Thank you, Mr. Martin.
Pursuant to the Standing Orders and the practices of the House, subcommittees do in fact have the tools and resources themselves, or through the House or the Speaker, to call for persons or papers.
The clerk raises a good point. As you know, there has been some discussion about what instrument might be used. Speakers' warrants, I understand....
One of our colleagues, the honourable Derek Lee, has written a book on the power of parliamentary houses to send for persons, papers, or records. Indeed, it's been very helpful to understand.... I believe that it probably would be helpful if the committee would authorize the chair to issue a summons or a subpoena or another instrument to effect the wish of the committee in the motion passed.
Can I have a motion for that?
Go ahead, Mr. Hubbard.