Evidence of meeting #26 for Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics in the 43rd Parliament, 2nd Session. (The original version is on Parliament’s site, as are the minutes.) The winning word was know.

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4:55 p.m.

Conservative

The Chair Conservative Chris Warkentin

I hear you.

Ms. May, your time is almost up, though I'll let you ask your final question and allow the minister to answer.

5 p.m.

Green

Elizabeth May Green Saanich—Gulf Islands, BC

In deference to Charlie's time, I'll stop there.

5 p.m.

NDP

Charlie Angus NDP Timmins—James Bay, ON

Well, thank you so much, Elizabeth. I didn't want to interrupt. It was just that if I ran out at five o'clock, I'd have to know where we're going next.

5 p.m.

Conservative

The Chair Conservative Chris Warkentin

I know that schedules are tight and we have had a lengthy meeting here.

Minister, I don't know if there was a question that hadn't been answered there. I'll give you the opportunity to answer and then we will move to adjourn the meeting.

5 p.m.

Liberal

Pablo Rodriguez Liberal Honoré-Mercier, QC

As I said before, I agree with Ms. May's comments.

I just want to thank you, Mr. Chair, for chairing this meeting so professionally. It was much appreciated.

To all of you colleagues, from all parties, thank you for everything you're doing for our country. We may disagree on the way to get there, but we all agree that we want to improve the lives of Canadians. That's why we're all here.

Thank you very much.

5 p.m.

NDP

Charlie Angus NDP Timmins—James Bay, ON

Thank you, Mr. Minister.

Mr. Chair, I know I'm speaking out of turn, but you had a difficult meeting and you always do it with real professionalism and grace. Thank you.

5 p.m.

Conservative

The Chair Conservative Chris Warkentin

It's a privilege to chair, members.

Colleagues, we'll now move to adjourn. I look forward to seeing you again at the next meeting.

The meeting is adjourned.