Okay, but if I understand correctly, your motion calls for the Auditor General to conduct a study. It therefore does not concern our analysts, and I can't put it to a vote until there has been a debate here to see if our committee supports it.
I will say for new members, if I may, that the Auditor General receives many requests from ordinary Canadians, organizations and parliamentarians to pick up audits. This committee has also passed motions asking the Auditor General to look at subject matters, as has Parliament. The auditor does prioritize, obviously, the requests from Parliament itself and takes motions from this committee under advisement and very seriously. We have had examples of her accepting the motions from this committee, and we have examples of her declining them, for whatever reasons. There's correspondence on that, if you would like to read it.
We are in a privileged position as the public accounts committee to send motions to the auditor. I don't think they should be done quickly or lightly. I do think they should be discussed.
Mr. Lemire, I think a number of members will want to know why this should be a priority not only for you but also for our committee. As a member of Parliament, you are free to send your request to the Auditor General and, as a member of this committee, you can also ask us to join you. However, I don't think this is a decision that should be made quickly.
I could be wrong.
However, it's not up to me to decide either.
