Thank you very much.
When you speak to me, I listen. It's a matter of respect. I had questions to ask and I was speaking to you, but you weren't listening to me. I find that disrespectful. I understand that you have questions for the clerk, but you must listen to me first.
I know you're looking for a solution. I'm looking for one too. Is there a procedural rule that governs such a situation? Can people appear before the Standing Committee on Science and Research anonymously? Has that been validated and verified? That's more or less what I understand from the information I have.
I don't know what you want to do now. Do you want to suspend the meeting? Why suspend it? I think it's about transparency. You said earlier that transparency was important. I think it is important. The people who are listening to us and have confidence in this committee and in Parliament—our democratic institution—need to know what's going on. I'm concerned that you're contemplating going in camera. That way, people would no longer be able to follow what is going to happen. That would not be transparent.
I would like you to clarify this situation. I'm still in the hands of the clerk. I know you're having discussions with him. This is a new situation, and I rely on your good faith in the hope that you will find a positive outcome so our committee can maintain its credibility.