I would think that the interim report is very important in order to summarize all the work that this committee has done, in the last session as well, as a contribution to the members of the panel. I don't know if there's any other process that is in the plan for this committee to contribute to the panel. This interim report would be a perfect way to make sure that the panel is taking into consideration inputs from the public. This committee is formed by elected officials representing the people of Canada. If our voice is not being heard by the panel, I think that would defeat the purpose of that panel. That's why I think this interim report is a very important contribution to the whole debate in the country.
On November 20th, 2007. See this statement in context.