Thank you for being with us this morning, Mr. Walsh and Mr. Tardi.
I have a question about the statements by Mr. Paradis, former Minister of Public Works and Government Services Canada. When the media talked to him about a document that was recalled by an employee, he pointed out that the decision was made by one of his employees and not by him. Even though he was minister, he said it was Mr. Togneri's responsibility.
Mr. Togneri was called as a witness. He started his testimony, but he was never dismissed by the chair. I would like to know one thing. Is the rule different for Mr. Togneri, since he started to testify before the committee and was not dismissed? Is the rule different for someone who does not respond to an invitation or summons?