I agree with my colleague that this motion would set a precedent. I'm not a regular member of this committee. However, I have been a member of the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics for a long time. We're noticing a trend. Some witnesses don't want to appear before a committee, or don't say anything when they come. This wasn't the case before. We didn't need to resort to this. That said, it seems to have become necessary today. It's sad, but if we must set a precedent, let's do so. The situation has changed and the circumstances are different.
On March 26th, 2024. See this statement in context.