Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Minister of Industry.
The electronic highway will have a major impact on many aspects of society such as consumer activity, personal privacy, industry and education, to name only these. We have learned that the committee that will develop the government's strategy will meet behind closed doors.
My main question is this: Given the electronic highway's strategic and determining role in the economy, how can the minister justify his decision to have this committee hold its discussions behind closed doors?