Thank you, Chair.
I have a quick note.
I've had the privilege of subbing in on many committees so far, and I'm a permanent member of three. Anyone who's seen him in action knows the minister has never been shy to testify or appear at committee in the past. As Ms. Church said perfectly, the minister is going to be appearing on three committees in the span of 10 days, including a committee of the whole for four hours, so there's clearly no attempt to escape accountability here.
I'll also make a point the members know well: Things happen and life comes at us all, and from a variety of directions. I've been a member of this committee for slightly over a month now, and it feels like I've heard more rants turned into clips than anything, rather than having the privilege of partaking in actual business. There is nothing here that stops us from hearing from the witness who was initially planned, then hearing from the minister when he's available. Frankly, I think of it in that context. That is what makes the most sense.
I put that out there. I hope the committee will agree on that front.