Again, on that point, Mr. Williams, before we leave it, I'm just going to point this out:
A point of order calling attention to a departure from the Standing Orders or from the customary manner in which a committee has conducted its proceedings may be raised at any time, by any member of the committee. In doubtful or unprovided cases, the Chair may reserve his or her decision.
That's my interpretation of what we did last Thursday.
Mr. Laforest, I've no doubt it's an important issue, but there's no urgency on the matter. The earliest we're going to be able to deal with this matter is in the fall. I think we have good legal advice. Maybe the Quebec legislature knows something we don't know. I think there were enough good points raised last Thursday that a person should proceed with some caution on the matter.
So I think that would be my decision, to go ahead with what was decided last Thursday. We'll be consulting with the legal officials. Come the fall, when we get this thing clarified, we can proceed with it.
That would be my ruling. If we're going to deviate from the Standing Orders and use the discretion that is given to the chair under the rules, this is a good area to do it in.
Yes, Mr. Roy.