Madam Chair, let me repeat the facts.
As I said, I proposed an amendment over a month ago, asking that the amendments be submitted to the committee on May 15. We had a brief debate on my proposal, but it wasn't adopted. I want the hon. member from the Bloc Québécois to know that there was also a breach of members' privileges.
As I said, I moved a motion, which we debated. The committee also heard from witnesses. In addition, amendments had been discussed with people who weren't part of the committee. We have some concerns about giving all of our amendments to committee members at this time. We want to make sure that our amendments aren't going to be sent to people who aren't part of the committee.
That's why we reserve the right to propose amendments during the meeting, as every member has the right to do during the proceedings. That's one of the rights we have as members of Parliament. Once we're ready to send the French versions, we'll ensure that the clerk distributes them as well.