I would support this motion providing we add an additional meeting to the schedule and it doesn't cannibalize other activities of the committee.
I also think that while it may be self-evident, it bears repetition that we should actually have the minister appear prior to our report on the tax havens.
The third point is that having the officials does not replace the importance of a minister appearing before a committee on an issue like this. It's a fundamental principle of ministerial accountability. This is one of those opportunities to demonstrate that it may, or some may, still exist in Ottawa.
Again, officials appearing before a committee is not a replacement for ministers appearing before a committee and speaking on, representing, their positions on issues of importance.