I would like to draw your attention to another point. Beyond the time period, we are being told that we want to ensure confidentiality because of the witnesses and that it is in in camera discussions that people feel free to express themselves. However, according to the old procedural rule, the consultation of transcripts of in camera meetings was reserved for members of the committee. According to the new rule being moved, transcripts could be consulted by other members of Parliament. We're therefore broadening the access to more people, members and senators. It seems to me that the arguments being raised intend the opposite. We are saying that we want to ensure that discussions be as confidential as possible and that we be able to speak as freely as possible, but such a motion makes the transcripts accessible to a greater number of people.
On November 15th, 2007. See this statement in context.