Thank you, Mr. Chair. I will keep it fairly brief.
I want to say something about the request to have the committee hear from Mr. Walsh. He is not just anyone, he is the senior law clerk. He would appear to enlighten the committee and the House. There are really two points of view being heard here. Mr. Walsh would be of great help in terms of the committee's democratic life. It could influence all the House committees. We are at a turning point.
Furthermore, it seems to me that a committee's role is to try to find the best experts. I have been in this Parliament for 25 years. Whenever I have been on a committee, it has always sought enlightenment from the best experts available. And, as it turns out, the best expert to enlighten us on the consequences of a witness failing to appear is Mr. Walsh.
Not wanting to hear from him is tantamount to not wanting to know the truth or the consequences of a particular action, namely that of Mr. Soudas. How can we make an informed decision if we refuse to hear from the witness who would be the most helpful?
Thank you, Mr. Chair.