This is similar to an amendment to this routine motion that was accepted by PROC. To my mind, the “whenever possible” covers us in the case of last-minute witnesses being brought to the committee, or any kind of witness who is not able to provide an opening statement. I think the language of “whenever possible” covers us on that. I will do my best to have it translated and get it to the committee, but do know that it won't be possible in every instance because, as I say, sometimes we have a last-minute cancellation and need to fill a witness spot. Sometimes we don't get confirmation for a witness coming until right at the end, but we will do everything in our power to get those opening statements to you when they're provided.
On October 9th, 2020. See this statement in context.