Thank you very much, Mr. Paterson.
Merci, madame Hughes.
I just want to remind members of the committee that while we've invited these officials to appear in front of us today, notwithstanding that there's a court proceeding ongoing, and while we, in my view as chair, did not need to seek the approval of the court to ask them to appear--they were obliged to appear, which they've kindly done on very short notice--there is the sub judice convention of Parliament, which means that members are to refrain from commenting directly on the court proceedings, on the wisdom of the court, and on its decision.
I don't think anybody has crossed that line yet, but I'd just remind you that I'll rule out of order, based on that convention, anything that gets too particular about the court proceedings and about the decisions of the court, so just keep that in mind as we question the witnesses for the remaining time.
Go ahead, Mr. Scarpaleggia.