Thank you, Mr. Chair.
The committee members did not vote in favour of our amendment on the independent expert committee, so I realize they will vote against this amendment as well. I simply want to point out that the body's role should be enhanced and strengthened, as we heard from all the witnesses. The COVID‑19 pandemic showed us that we mustn't let politics interfere with scientific advice. All of our amendments are meant to ensure scientific advice is available.
Ms. Le Quéré, who contributed to the work of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, told us that France's independent body, the High Council on Climate, helped to clarify the debates in that country and focus on the issues that really mattered. It provided robust evidence and increasingly specific information on blockages to progress, and the government was able to respond accordingly. That is why it has been effective. The high council provided transparency and accountability in France, increasing public awareness of, and support for, climate action. That is a more democratic way of doing things.
I urge the committee members to vote in favour of this amendment.