Mr. Chair, I want to speak in support of Ms. Nash's motion. Clearly, it is fundamental to our parliamentary system—ministerial accountability. I must say that earlier in the debate today Monsieur Caron referred to the minister as shirking his responsibilities.
Monsieur Caron, I want to defend our finance minister. I think it's a very unfair characterization, because I'm quite certain if he were asked by this committee to appear, he would definitely appear, and I'm sure you as a fair person, Monsieur Caron, would give him the benefit of the doubt.