The point I would like to make is that I think it serves nobody to delay. I certainly have no problem bringing the Auditor General in immediately on this. I have two concerns, and I think one particularly we should bear in mind.
First, is this an operative issue by staff? Is it a governance issue? I think it's pretty clear it's not a governance issue, but if that's.... We can deal with that.
The concern I have, Chair, and I would hope that we would consider, is that there are potential civil liabilities involved here. As such, I think we should be very cautious not to move into an area that could prejudice that action either way, because if we do that, and we move precipitously prior to any potential litigation that might take place, perhaps we are complicating the issue and maybe even negating some particular testimony that could be beneficial either way.
So I just issue that caution as we move through this. No problem: let's bring it to a head. Let's deal with the Auditor General ASAP. But please bear that caution in mind. I do think that's a concern. We should have some reticence in dealing with this issue, because it could be harmful if we--