Madam Chair, I was a brand new member in 2019, as Mr. Myles is now. I had a lot less grey hair and fewer wrinkles, but back then, a very important report entitled “Shifting Paradigms” had been under consideration during the previous Parliament, but had not been adopted because of the dissolution of the House. When the committee began sitting again, a Conservative member, Mr. Blaney, asked that the report be brought back, and he was amenable to my request for a bit of time to read the report given how important it was. I was very appreciative of that.
For that reason, I agree with Mrs. Thomas's motion pertaining to a study we did together. We heard differing opinions, and everyone worked hard on the study and the report that came out of it. I also agree that new members of the committee should have the time they need to become familiar with what we are about to vote on. That is a perfectly reasonable request and in no way diminishes my support for the motion.