In any case, again, I just want to come back to the premise that I do agree that transparency is important. I do agree that everybody should see the document. I do agree that it should be seen in the near future. I do agree that it should be seen in a secure location.
I do note that I have read the counsel's letter, which basically sets out what the motion was, what the powers of the committee are, which nobody disputes, what to do if there is a refusal regarding production, which nobody disputes. Then it goes on to say:
The motion proposes measures to protect the confidentiality—
There should be an “of” here.
—the requested records, namely that the documents only be consulted in the Committee clerk's office for one day.
I agree with that. That is one way to protect confidentiality, which in normal course would be absolutely acceptable.
Then, it says, “While such measures aren't mandatory, they would be a valid exercise of the Committee's power and that may address confidentiality concerns.”
They “may” or they “may not”...depending on what the contract actually says, which the person who wrote this doesn't have access to.