So that means the broadcast included Mr. Bittle tabling his motion and making his corresponding statement. That is good, because it’s important for the public to be aware of what we are discussing.
I was just saying that Google's reaction of attempted intimidation is perplexing, because it didn't work in Australia. Big tech has a social responsibility, and big tech has the responsibility to obey the laws of the country in which it is reaping huge profits.
Google's attempt to try to censor and block certain sites is backfiring. I've heard more negative comments about Google in the last few days than I've heard in many years. It was an irresponsible act, and it is time that Google executives be brought forward to explain their actions.
This committee has been a committee that has functioned on consensus and done remarkable work. We saw that with Hockey Canada. It was a similar situation, with an institution that was not prepared to act in a responsible way. We've seen some impacts even with our invitation summons to Canada Soccer. For Google to come forward and explain itself to Canadians is something that this committee, I believe, should be looking at passing unanimously. This would show that same force of will that it has, as a committee of parliamentarians, to ensure that massive companies like Google are held to account for their actions.
I deplore its actions. I think Google has acted in a very irresponsible way. I support this motion as a way of allowing us to question it on behalf of Canadians for the actions it's taken over the last few weeks.