You are absolutely right. My understanding is that the other members who are not here did not receive 48 hours' notice. Therefore, if I heard correctly, the government members would like to postpone the clause-by-clause study to a future meeting. That way, we would be in compliance with the rule. If you are of the same mind, then that is good for you.
I don't have any experience in this kind of situation, but I am inclined to consider and grant the request of the party in power.
May I make that decision? I am asking the legislative clerk.
According to the sage advice I have received, I'm going to ask Mr. Brassard, Mr. Waugh, or Mr. Anderson to move the motion that the clause-by-clause study be postponed, a motion the government members will, I'm sure, support.
Mr. Picard has a question.