Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I think the committee needs to have a recap and to, once again, consider the main motion before voting.
It's very important for the committee and the country to understand what a remediation agreement is and what it entails. It's equally important for Canadians to understand the Shawcross doctrine—to know what the parameters and boundaries are, what types of conversations are normal for people to have with their cabinet colleagues and what kinds of discussions the different government offices are allowed to have with one another. Understanding those basics is essential, and for that reason, we think it's very important for the committee to hear from experts and those who work in the area.
Despite Mr. Cullen's assertion that the sub judice convention is 35 years old, we need to understand what that means in this situation, in 2019. SNC-Lavalin is currently facing not just one, but two, trials. Therefore, we have a duty to examine this very closely so as not to jeopardize a case in the court system. That's one of our fundamental responsibilities.
As for solicitor-client privilege, it's quite clear that the Prime Minister has already asked the current Attorney General, Mr. Lametti, to examine the matter. This is a highly complex and sensitive element of justice that demands in-depth analysis, which our colleague the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada can provide to the Prime Minister. That request has already been made, so we don't need to examine that aspect. I know motions on the issue are forthcoming.
When it comes to the issue of in camera meetings and the colourful language from the opposition about secrecy, let's be clear and put on the record that with in camera discussions the results are known, the decisions are known, after the meetings. We have to make sure that we're able to talk about these sensitive matters in confidence among members of this committee. I look forward to seeing the regular members once again. To Mr. Cooper's point—