Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I'm very pleased that all members understood my opposition to the motion this time.
I'm not making a request of my colleague. I'm simply inviting him to reconsider his motion. It's not my place to put forward this motion. I'm giving him the opportunity to reflect on it. What he does with his motion is up to him.
At this point, the only thing I can suggest to the committee is to close the debate on the motion, because most of us have expressed our views. This would give our colleague Mr. Fortin some time to rephrase or withdraw his motion.
I am therefore asking that the debate be closed, Mr. Chair.