As you indicated, committees have the power to send for records and papers. This power is absolute. That said, once concerns are raised respecting the confidentiality or sensitive nature of documents, the committee, of course, can put measures in place with a view to protect the confidentiality of the information. A variety of means have been used in the past by committees.
This motion moved by Ms. Sinclair-Desgagné will make sure that the documents are consulted by members only under the supervision of the clerk, without any cellphones or any other electronic devices. When the committee considers these documents, they are considered at an in camera meeting.