Not to dispute what Mr. Keddy is saying, but it's good to seek some clarification. It's unfortunate that we didn't have this to engage with the witness at the time. This is somebody whose livelihood depends in some measure, I think, at least according to the witness, on whether this tax measure is imposed. We seek to do no harm here.
I don't know if it's appropriate, Chair, or if our witnesses, our government officials, can add any clarity to what Mr. Keddy said.
To committee members, to be clear, what we heard from the witness who's involved in the industry is that there would be an unfair and disadvantageous position for the one sole Canadian firm who operates in laying cable on the sea floor. If that's the case, certainly I would imagine it's not in the interest of the government. Mr. Keddy's made another case.
I'm wondering if it's appropriate, Chair, to hear from our officials first before we vote on this.