I'd like to echo what Anthony has contributed on this point.
I know that the honourable member is new—as she was introduced—but to my understanding, having been on one or two committee studies over my few years, the minister typically gets invited. I don't really understand the nature of this subamendment except to ratchet up the tension in this committee. It doesn't achieve the objectives. The committee is going to invite the minister, whether the subamendment is here; I think we have several motions on the floor where the minister is coming to appear anyway. He will eventually get a frequent flyer card at this motion...so I really don't understand the intention of this except the little dig at the end.
Again, the committee is always welcome to invite the minister. It's something that we can always keep doing.
Madam Chair, I see that Ms. Barron's hand is up. My hand will go right back up—for real; I can't put up my virtual hand.
Let Ms. Barron speak and I'll respond.