Mr. Chair, we've actually already discussed possible solutions to the situation we're in. We suggested that we include a reference to the fact that the three witnesses in question did not appear before the committee, and you've heard me talk at length about why it was appropriate for them not to appear.
Making an observation is one thing, but mentioning the context surrounding that observation is another.
Our committee has the ability to include an analysis, discussion or description of why these three political staff witnesses were told not to appear before the committee. It was only logical that the ministers would be the ones to give us the details and explain the situation with respect to the issues that gave rise to our motion, namely expenditures made during the pandemic.
We have been hearing witnesses since November. In other committees, we have seen 5,000 pages of documentation and heard hours and hours of testimony. With all of that, would we not be able to complete our report?
We can't do that when there's no will to actually wrap up the work.
If we send some of the information to the House, what will that mean? It will mean that we will go fishing to find more. That's what I've already heard this morning: the Liberals have something to hide.
Mr. Chair, I don't mind not having—