Madam Chair, I moved this motion because it's a formed motion that comes with every committee, but my concern in moving it--and perhaps I should take it out--is with the words “that, if requested”. Many witnesses do not know that the option is there for them to have their expenses covered, and I think it's important, particularly with some of the groups we deal with, that they be advised that these are available. It's not open for unlimited numbers to come, but I do think that people should know that these resources are available.
On February 5th, 2009. See this statement in context.