I think someone has commented on that, indicating that the committee has the capability of subpoenaing or summonsing the witnesses. If they still don't show, I think we have to then go to the House of Commons, and the House of Commons either has to ignore it or take some sort of action. That's my understanding of the process.
My view, as chairman—and Mr. Dykstra saved me from going on a rant. I'm not going to name people, but all I know is that members of this committee asked for, and provided lists of, witnesses. But there are at least five, and maybe six, witnesses who completely disregarded the calls of the clerk to come to this committee and provide testimony on a very important issue we're studying.
Mr. Dykstra mentioned some of the reasons that were given to us. All of them, in my view, are unacceptable. So I find this process where we're saying, “Oh, well, it's okay”, outrageous. However, I'm in the hands of the committee, and the subcommittee has recommended that we proceed with the report. We'll see what happens on the vote.
Mr. Dykstra.