I'm entirely prepared to do so.
Furthermore, I would like to point out that at no time have I sensed a lack of respect on the part of anyone on this committee. I've never felt that members had to apologize for their remarks. I even think that it is the duty of a member who receives a complaint from someone on his or her committee to come and ask questions here. We explain what we have done and why, and I am always prepared to provide those explanations, before you or in private. I am entirely pleased with the work of our staff. I believe there has been some lack of understanding of how this complaint was handled, but I think that the member was entirely warranted in raising that question.
Mr. Chairman, the members all receive complaints from citizens in their communities. I think it utterly appropriate to talk about those complaints before the committee. It is my role to do business with all members, not just with those on the committee, but also with all members of Parliament, and from all parties. I believe that the expertise of the Office has indeed been useful to all parties when technical questions have arisen on the act or on bills introduced by various parties. That's my understanding of the situation.