Again, the chair is placed in a very difficult position here. Again, I can only quote the Standing Order that we're here to examine the qualifications and competence of the individuals to perform the duties.
I will allow the question without any problem whatsoever if the witnesses feel like answering that kind of question, which seems to be wandering outside the qualifications and competence factors.
Now I'd like to hear from the witnesses about whether they feel comfortable going into these areas, because the chair tends to be very flexible in this regard. I don't want to tie the hands of the committee in any way, shape, or form. So maybe I'll just ask the witnesses if they feel like going into these areas, or if they just want to have the meeting confined to their competence to perform their duties.
Mr. Jobin and Mr. Guilbault, may I have a response in that regard, please?