Thank you, Mr. Chairman. These are my observations and my perceptions.
With regard to Baylis Medical, which is also pertinent to the motion, it’s worth noting that the Government of Canada has no contracts with Baylis Medical. We do not control whether another company subcontracts work from their contract to another company. This happens in government procurement all the time. We know that.
Companies like Baylis Medical are recognized as leaders in their field, in particular in manufacturing medical equipment. During COVID-19, they stepped up to ensure that they would assist in any way possible. I'm not sure when we were able to start going against the notion of subcontracting. I mean, there was a need, and they stepped up to the platter.
Chair, what is clear is that now we have an amended motion before us, and the original one from Mr. Angus. As I noted earlier in my remarks, part of it does have some merit, especially if the study is carried out in a fair and equitable manner by studying the substance of the main issue and not the conduct of a fishing expedition.
My concerns continue to be how my Conservative colleagues are going to try to bend what looks like a fair motion and use it to continue in their pursuit of a personal attack on the Prime Minister and his family.
I am also concerned—