Public Safety committee  Certainly, in regard to revealing the number of people on the list, the Federal Court already agreed with the government that it would be injurious to national security. That was in a ruling in 2016. So it's a yes.

Public Safety committee  Again, it would be classified information, or it could be redacted and released. NSIRA as well could look at this. In terms of the number of appeals, that would already be public. That would be public through the court system, so you would know that anyway.

Public Safety committee  My colleague from the Department of Justice talked about special advocates in the context of the Canada Evidence Act. I think the other day we talked about special advocates in the context of CSIS and warrants, and here in this context. The answers are all pretty much the same. T

Public Safety committee  That's right: amicus curiae.

Public Safety committee  The cost is covered. The Department of Justice has a special fund and a roster that names people as special advocates.

Public Safety committee  We'd have to get back to you on that, but the assumption is to meet as soon as possible after the Governor in Council decision and that decision would be made public. I would have to confirm that. Sorry.

Public Safety committee  I'm not an expert on the Canada Gazette, but normally it's used for engagement purposes, so policies going forward to consult on, looking for advice from the public, stakeholders, and so on, on the government's decision.

Public Safety committee  It is for information on the intention of the government, yes.

Public Safety committee  Exactly.