Canadian Heritage committee  It is certainly up to the committee how they would like to move forward with additional witnesses. For Mr. Brodie specifically, the party that put him forward requested to reinvite him since they have more questions, and he counts as one of their witness slots.

Canadian Heritage committee  I can reach out to the minister's office and get their availability for you.

Canadian Heritage committee  We currently have seven meetings, and we can move things around. Three meetings haven't been decided on: May 23, May 28 or May 30.

Canadian Heritage committee  In the original motion from February, we had four meetings with witnesses and one for clause-by-clause study of Bill C-316 and another meeting with witnesses on May 2. May 7 would be with the CBC and May 9 would be with witnesses for Bill C-316. Then, following the break week, we

Canadian Heritage committee  We can, as long as there are speakers on the list.

Canadian Heritage committee  If there is no discussion, then we can go to a vote.

Canadian Heritage committee  The question is more a procedural one. The required amount of time is 48 hours, and that would again fall within the 48 hours. If you will allow me to make a legislative suggestion, it would be preferable to set the deadline at noon to include the afternoon of May 3 as well. The

Canadian Heritage committee  You need a majority.

Canadian Heritage committee  You can do either one. I just want to double-check on a last-minute substitution to see who I have on my list right now. The vote is on the motion to adjourn the meeting. (Motion negatived: nays 7; yeas 3)

Canadian Heritage committee  Yes. I'll read the full motion with the amendment: That, notwithstanding the motion adopted by the committee on Thursday, February 1, 2024, with respect to the review of Bill C-316, the committee schedule a minimum of three meetings with witnesses on April 18, April 30 and May

Canadian Heritage committee  Yes. I'm typing it up as we speak.

Canadian Heritage committee  It is May 7.

Canadian Heritage committee  Bell has responded that the next availability of the CEO to appear is Tuesday, May 28.

Canadian Heritage committee  If she is unavailable, I would inform the committee, and they can decide whether they would like to be open to a different date or to go the route of the summons.

Canadian Heritage committee  It's the microphone that doesn't seem to be selected.