In order, Mr. Dimitri Soudas could not be present today for family reasons that I thought were quite legitimate. As to February 28, he told me he might be available if the other witnesses were present. Mr. Housakos, whom I finally reached late yesterday afternoon, first wanted to meet with his lawyer and expressed the wish to be accompanied by him. He would be present on the 28th, if that were the committee's wish.
As for Mr. Michael Fortier, I spoke to the departmental liaison officer and to his legislative assistant, Mr. Christopher Hilton. Mr. Fortier clearly was not available this morning because there is a Cabinet meeting. However, despite my numerous requests, no one was able to tell me whether the minister would be available on February 28. Mr. Frédéric Loiselle could not be present this morning. However, he was the first to offer, very early on moreover, at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, to come on February 28. So he's available.
Mr. Rosenberg is in New York today and could not be here. However, he would be available on February 28, if he has enough time to prepare. Mr. Lemieux, who is Mr. Rosenberg's lawyer—he is not necessarily a Rosdev employee—wanted to talk about terms and conditions with his client, Mr. Rosenberg. Mr. Lemieux would therefore also be available on February 28.