I thank my colleagues for all their comments. I have taken a lot of notes, which add a lot to the picture. I would have more recommendations to make, but I will stop here.
Regarding the creative form in which I moved my motion, I checked with my Bloc Québécois colleagues to see whether it was possible to do it and I was told that was the case. So I decided we could give it a try.
I think it is very important that the Canadian financial system be reformed to align with climate commitments. We have been told by almost all the witnesses who have appeared before this committee that Canada is really lagging behind on this and I think we are underestimating the impact of the banks' investments in fossil fuels on the Canadian economy. We are still talking about Canada for the moment.
The analysts have their work to do. Out of respect for that work, I thought we could wait until February 12 to study the report. However, we are elected representatives. If we do not agree on the recommendations that are to be proposed to us, we will still be able to write a supplementary or dissenting report. The fact remains the we are elected representatives and we have got to fulfill our responsibilities in order for things to get better.
We are talking about droughts, floods, health problems and even deaths. All aspects of our daily lives are being affected by climate change, and the banks are not being part of the solution. Rather, they are part of the problem, and it is therefore time for something to be done.
That is why this motion was very important to me. In point 1, it is not saying to pass the senator's bill. What it is saying is that we have to look to it in order to provide a robust, science-based regulatory framework. I do not believe people exist who are against things being science-based. In the case of the office of the superintendent of financial institutions, this is a suggestion by the commissioner of the environment and sustainable development. Point 3 is about mandatory disclosure. As long as the data is not disclosed and stays hidden, people are not able to take action. Information is essential if we are to be able to act and take the appropriate measures. It also talks about a working group. I do not think there is anything revolutionary in this motion.
May I ask for the vote, Mr. Chair?