To make the chair's proposal clear for the witnesses, I suggest that we send a letter directly to them. That's along the lines of what Mr. Erskine‑Smith was saying. That way, it would be clear that we expect a response as soon as possible. Once they have consulted the lawyers or the Privy Council Office and they have given us a response, we can make a decision. I think that's reasonable.
I'm not saying that we don't agree with Ms. Sinclair‑Desgagné's proposal, but it's a draconian measure. It's just not necessary at this time.
Like Mr. Boulerice, I would like to believe that the witnesses are acting in good faith. Let's give them a chance to prove it to us by sending us the information. If they don't, we can take stronger action.