We had a long discussion when this measure was first proposed to us at Senate Liberal caucus this week, and we objected to the two steps. The first step, of course, was that committees will be doing only government business after hours between now and Christmas if we’re sitting; the second part, of course, was committees will not be allowed to travel outside Ottawa until the end of the year. These are both new initiatives. I’m frankly surprised other caucuses agreed to it, but that is their business.

Our concern is about how rigid this would be. I’m wondering whether Senator Bellemare could tell us whether the proposal she is making today will be the norm or will it be the exception. Will there be flexibility in the motion earlier passed?