That's not exactly the point.
However, how would it look if this process were self-contained? I'm sure one or two victims live in the Maritimes or in Manitoba. By restricting the process, will we give the impression that we are excluding them from the process? It comes down to appearances. We have to be careful in dealing with PTSD sufferers. I don't know, but I think we need to give this matter some thought, as a committee. How will our actions look to others? What message will we be conveying?
As you know, in politics, the appearance of a conflict of interest is just as important as an actual conflict of interest. Are we walking a tightrope by restricting ourselves to the Ottawa area? I really can't' say.