Mr. Chairman, this is the tenth time I've raised my hand and I have yet to be recognized. I realize that I'm new to the committee, but my face is going to become familiar to you.
Most of you have served on this committee for some time. Therefore, you probably know what stage you've reached in your studies. I don't want to force my agenda on you, but I'm new here. I've already started to consider Bill C-24 on softwood lumber. Since the election of the chair was on the agenda, I was certain that we would begin considering future business on Thursday. That would give me time to get up to speed on the various studies and issues under consideration, to come up with some suggestions and especially to identify some priority issues.
Personally, in order to allow for some preparation time, I'd like the committee to begin considering future business on Thursday.