I am starting to get tired of how things are being done these days. Since the beginning, we have wanted to know, for one thing, whether the Minister will be able to come here to testify. We want to speak to the Minister responsible for this committee. The fact that we can't have him here in a satisfactory manner is very annoying, humiliating and embarrassing for all of the people we represent, in my opinion. He should answer our questions properly rather than sending us nasty little notes that respond to nothing and wasting our time. I think this is the last straw.
Not coming to testify or staying only an hour is a dismissive and cavalier approach. Can he refuse to come or postpone these meetings? If he doesn't appear before a particular date, what is the second step for us? Will we have to introduce a motion? We can't force him to appear before the committee, but we can address the House. That is what you explained. Can you explain for me what the procedure to follow will be if, after we invite him, the Minister refuses to appear? He is required to justify his actions, to give us an explanation.
On the question of the new Act, this request has been made several times. It is a question of political will. If the Minister does not want to give the public access to information, we would like him to say so clearly.