Okay. I'll just voice my concern there. This study is coming to a close fairly soon. As a part of the motion, the minister has been requested to come.
The longer we wait, the longer it will take us to close out this study and draft the report. Of course, it would be preferable for the minister to come for sure by the end of May, if at all possible. I realize that those at this table don't control the minister's schedule, but I just want to convey the importance of that.
Thank you.
At this time, I wish to move a motion. It has been sent out to all the members of this committee. The motion reads as follows:
That the committee undertake a study of no less than seven (7) meetings on the distribution, impact, and efficiency of Department of Heritage Funding;
That the committee invite the Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture to testify before the committee in relation to the study for no less than two (2) hours individually; and
That the committee report its findings and recommendations to the House.
I would move this motion for discussion at this point in time.