I think Mr. Noël's concerns are absolutely justified. Parliamentary immunity wouldn't apply, if he gave names of people in the context of a public meeting. I agree with my colleague Mr. Ménard. We should have an in camera meeting for Mr. Noël's testimony. In that way, the disclosure of names would be done in camera and no one has access to the transcript. All members, all staff and all persons here present are required to respect the confidentiality of everything said during an in camera meeting. Anyone violating that confidentiality would be guilty of contempt of Parliament and liable to criminal prosecution.
On October 22nd, 2009. See this statement in context.