Madam Chair, it is completely normal for a minister, at the beginning of a new Parliament or session of Parliament, or after being newly appointed, to appear before the committee charged with examining matters related to their department. I am therefore in favour of inviting Minister Guilbeault.
Obviously, the appearance will happen in the fall, but I think it's important to set a deadline, so the minister can arrange his schedule. We all know how the unforeseen can affect a minister's schedule, but I don't think the minister will shirk his duty. I think he will come at the first opportunity. The motion states that the appearance should take place no later than September 26. I think that's pretty reasonable given that the House starts sitting again on September 15, if I'm not mistaken. That should give the minister a chance to plan accordingly.