Thank you, Mr. Chair.
To build on what my colleagues Mr. Fast and Mr. Lake were saying, we must rise above partisanship and try to advance the cause that affects us all.
Mr. Lake's motion states as follows: “That, following the Committee's study of Clean Growth and Climate Change in Canada: forestry, agriculture and waste, the Committee proceed next to a study of Clean Growth and Climate Change in Canada: Carbon Tax...”
I think the issue is very sensitive. Before making a decision, a good parliamentarian must have as much information as possible. I believe that this study will give us the tools to ensure that we make the best possible decision for the environment. In my view, this should be our main mission. We must rise above partisanship.
My colleague Mike Bossio said earlier that he would have been open to the motion but that, since the motion was tabled today, he wouldn't commit to it. Would my colleague be more open and would he support the idea of the study if other dates were scheduled?