Not really, Mr. Chair, because this is normal procedure as regards witnesses who are not willing to appear before the committee of their own free will. This is a House order. If a witness is very reluctant to appear, the person could be found in contempt of Parliament, but this order is not applicable outside Canada. Mr. Abdelrazik lives in Sudan. The order, therefore, would have no effect.
On June 1st, 2009. See this statement in context.