This is on the point of order. From the outset, Mr. Chair, you have allowed us to ask questions that are not necessarily directly related to the subject being studied. Some even came from the other side, and the witnesses answered them. It has been common practice on this committee to not necessarily always limit the debate. We saw it in the budget consultations. To be consistent with how the meeting started today, I'd ask that you allow the question.
On December 1st, 2011. See this statement in context.