Chair, I want to speak strongly in favour of the original motion as moved by Madam Freeman. I think you correctly pointed out a serious problem with the proposed amendment, that it would allow someone just not to show up and allow the committee's work to be blocked.
Again, as you correctly pointed out, we're talking about hearing evidence, we're not talking about making any decisions. I think the original motion has served committees well in this place, and I don't see any need to change that motion.