I do not want to speak about this amendment, Mr. Chairman. I raised my hand to speak about the motion as a whole, because I do not agree with it. The current requirements regarding quorum are appropriate, and we do not need to change them. I do not see why we would hear from witnesses with only three members presents. That would probably never work very well. In addition, it would not be polite to our guests, to say the least.
Furthermore, Mr. Hiebert is suggesting that there must be a representative from his party present. The Conservatives should simply turn out for meetings. I fail to see why their presence is required for quorum. That makes absolutely no sense at all.
I will be opposing the amendment even more strongly, but I am also opposed to the motion on reduced quorum. I think the current quorum is appropriate.