Procedure and House Affairs committee  It's not that we don't believe them, but we would like to have the time to study those figures to ensure that that's the right way to do it. You mentioned the November 17 meeting. Everything is a rush in this process. We feel we don't have the time to sit down, take a good look a

Procedure and House Affairs committee  No, not at all.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  As we said, we are not opposed to proportional representation. However, it must be determined whether a constitutional right is being infringed. We are not opposed to proportional representation in Canada. With our proposal, we want to increase the number of seats in Alberta, Br

Procedure and House Affairs committee  I believe that's a matter of interpretation.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  I'll be pleased to look at your figures, if you show them to me. I'll take the time to do that.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  I don't have the figures to give you right now.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  Yes.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  We have proposed that the number of seats be increased in Alberta, British Columbia and Ontario, while respecting Quebec's representation of 24.35%.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  No, we want to take away no seats.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  Yes.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  What is your question?

Procedure and House Affairs committee  I told you.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  No, I don't agree with you.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  The question is not necessarily the number of seats, but rather respect for Quebec's representation in the House. We are in favour of respecting the 24.35% figure that was established when the resolution was adopted in the House in 2006 recognizing Quebec as a distinct nation. We

Procedure and House Affairs committee  Thank you. There is a sense that there isn't enough time. As I said in my opening remarks, approval is being done in timelines that have already been shortened. We think we have to analyze what is being proposed to us in greater detail in order to determine whether it is the rig