Environment committee  I think that's an issue for—

Environment committee  I think you're asking me to speculate about what was on witnesses' minds. I'm not here to do that.

Environment committee  What's the difference between what?

Environment committee  It emphasizes the independent role of the committee.

Environment committee  I think you're asking me to speculate on the way the committee will function under this legislation.

Environment committee  Mr. Chair, I think that the line of questioning is inappropriate for officials.

Environment committee  Mr. Chair, I resent that and ask the member to withdraw his comment.

Environment committee  I am under no instructions of that nature. I am providing you with factual advice. My last intervention in the last committee was to correct a legal interpretation that you were giving the committee.

Environment committee  You made a comment about my ability rather than a question.

Environment committee  There are a couple of things. First of all, I didn't suggest that the term “independent” has no legal meaning. I think I was trying to say that the committee established under section 20 is authorized to provide advice without influence from the minister. This amendment would e

Environment committee  This specific amendment establishes an independent expert committee. Madam Pauzé has also referred to other amendments that would provide more detail and specification about the nature of the advice that the committee must provide. The basic architecture of the bill, of course,

Environment committee  Yes.

Environment committee  It's is not defined by this amendment, per se.

Environment committee  I'm sorry, but I don't understand your question.

Environment committee  I'm not sure that there's significant change as a result. It would emphasize the independent nature of the committee, but the committee as described is something that is established under law. Its performance and advice cannot be dictated by the minister, the government or Parlia