I think that's an excellent amendment because it does then say that, if people have said they're coming to Ottawa, then there can be meals organized.
Is there any other discussion?
(Amendment agreed to)
(Motion as amended agreed to)
The next motion is on travel, accommodation and the living expenses of witnesses:
That, if requested, reasonable travel, accommodation and living expenses be reimbursed to witnesses not exceeding two representatives per organization; provided that, in exceptional circumstances, payment for more representatives be made at the discretion of the Chair, and that video conference services be used [wherever] possible.
Is there any discussion on this motion?
As the chair, I have a question, and maybe the clerk can answer it. In this time of COVID, if we're going to be having hybrid meetings where most of us will be on Zoom, it would be my preference that witnesses also appear on Zoom. Even though it doesn't expressly say that in the motion, is that allowed, or is that something we should amend in the motion?