I don't think it's a point of order. The topic is to talk in general terms about the funding of settlement services. Mr. Stewart has made a comment about potential legal matters that are before the courts. I think we all know of at least two. One may have ended yesterday. Maybe it has, maybe it hasn't. It depends on whether there's an appeal, I suppose.
It's not a point of order, but it's a point. In anticipating that issue, the questions may be directed, directly or indirectly, to matters that are before the court. Members may or may not ask those questions. They may or may not be relevant. I have anticipated asking Mr. Walsh, who is here, to provide, if necessary, an opinion on that very topic.
Your issue is not a point of order, but it's a point. I'm not going to ask Mr. Walsh to address the committee yet, because those questions may not be asked. I have had brief discussions with the witnesses, and the chairman's opinion is that obviously the witnesses are a little concerned about prejudicing some lawsuit, as should we be. They may be good, legitimate questions, but I don't think this committee wants to prejudice anybody.
I'm going to end there and have Mr. Bevilacqua take the floor for seven minutes.