Mr. Chair, it does say that the principal role is to make independent decisions, so the question is very simple. Given the very good panel that we have in front of us, do these members, who have good qualifications in terms of energy policy, feel that this has been impacted by the budget bill that allows cabinet override?
That certainly is a very valid question. I don't see any difficulty at all in asking competent individuals a question that's directly related to their primary role on the NEB.