Thank you, Chair.
With respect to the actual motion, I think it is extremely important that we hear from the minister directly. To Mr. Siksay's point, I think it has been judiciously worded, but it doesn't even tell the tale about the disappointment and the lack of thought that went into his response. I'd almost question whether or not he'd even bothered to read it.
I'd like to address what Mr. Dechert said about having the minister appear.
I do take great exception to the fact that you believed it was for the purpose of making a speech. I'm not interested in speaking, I'm interested in listening. I would love to hear why he put on paper what he did in terms of a response. I'd like to hear it from his own mouth.
I'm really concerned about what seems to be a systematic closing of doors and tackling of--