Mr. Chair, I've been here eight years and I know what protocol is all about, but I think what happened yesterday is very sad in the way it happened. It's food safety, and listeriosis is part of it. But the government has taken a position, and our critic has taken a position; I think we should move on to the witnesses now, or tell the witnesses to go home, because this is not fair. This is a bad reflection on our committee. My suggestion to you, Chair, is that we allow the witnesses to make their presentations and move on with this meeting.
On March 26th, 2009. See this statement in context.