Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I had previously spoken on the amendment currently under discussion. It aims to allow time for witnesses and civil society groups, and to ensure they can take part in the debate. I welcome Ms. Desrochers's remarks, which are very much in line with this. I fully support her.
For us, what is important is being able to hear from witnesses before this committee. I also understand that my political group could have one witness per group, which we welcome, if there is scope for that. The three parties have discussed what would be proposed in the motion as amended by Ms. Desrochers. I would like to say that I am in favour of it and that I support it.
Unfortunately, we are currently at the stage of working things out. Perhaps this won't help, but I can suggest a possible solution. Where there seems to be a sticking point between the Liberal Party and the Conservative Party is on the possibility of hearing from the ministers concerned for one hour each. I think we are close to an agreement. We are now just one or two hours away from the committee meeting. I think that if the parties could talk to one another and find a compromise—that is the art of politics—we could begin examining the bill quickly, because it is important that we hear from as many witnesses as possible.
I would like to withdraw my amendment and support the agreement on what Ms. Desrochers is proposing. I do not think unanimous consent is required. I withdraw my amendment.