Thank you, Mr. Chair, for giving me a few minutes.
I spoke to colleagues before today's meeting. I think that you'll find unanimous consent for us to pass a motion to finish our study of a possible code of conduct for the grocery sector. I'll read you the motion, which is probably the best way to proceed.
Given the lack of any response from Loblaws and Walmart since we last communicated, and given that the negotiated adoption of the code of conduct seems seriously compromised, it is agreed that the committee will summon the members of the interim board of directors of the code of conduct, and the members of the steering committee for the negotiations on the code of conduct, to testify before the committee on the status of the situation, with a view to providing accurate information on the situation and better guiding the committee's potential recommendations to the government.
Mr. Chair, this motion arises from the fact that the time to act is now. We all know that the adoption of this code is compromised, and that legislating on the issue would take time. This would be a final effort to obtain real information. I don't think that the committee has all the information that may be helpful.
Thank you.