Thank you, Mr. Chair.
First of all, we have a new chair and he has made his preference known. He would prefer to be non-partisan, even though I don't always like that, but if he is going to be non-partisan, I think he has to be consistent all the way through. I think it does benefit the opposition somewhat having the one member of this committee who actually represents the executive branch and the government at these meetings. I think it enhances our position. I believe a member of the executive branch should be there, and I do believe there are times when you guys would like to know the minister's position or the overall direction. Maybe Larry as chair either shouldn't or doesn't have the same insight as the parliamentary secretary would.
At the justice committee, we just had these discussions and the opposition actually encouraged having the parliamentary secretary there rather than some of the other government members. So while it is a change from what we've done in the past, I think this could enhance the way this committee runs. That's all.