I just want to reiterate my understanding that the rules stipulate that independents are welcome to join meetings and any of the members can share their time. Certainly the Conservative Party is welcome to share their time with any other members who join.
I also want to point out that other committees have adopted this practice. The Green Party has sat in; Elizabeth May has been at every PROC meeting so far since that committee reconvened, and members have chosen to share their time. I think all of us at this time want every member of Parliament to have an equal voice. That is part of parliamentary privilege.
Thank you.