I leave it to the minister to respond in terms of who would support her in giving her evidence that would ultimately be helpful to this committee, but I am typically reluctant to call specific officials, unless we had evidence in advance that they were somehow involved in the situation. I see none right now to suggest that, and I think it breaches the convention with respect to the doctrine of ministerial responsibility. We call the minister, and the minister calls whatever support that she requires.
On May 31st, 2016. See this statement in context.