I'm coming to the end, but I just wanted to clarify. I didn't get any message regarding a smile or anything like that, but I thought I owed it to colleagues to provide an explanation.
That's how I feel, Mr. Chair. You've heard my thoughts on the pre-budget consultations. You've heard what I, as someone who takes very seriously the idea of fairness, think about the subamendment. That's really all about justice. I'm someone who takes very seriously the need to hear from Canadians from coast to coast to coast regarding the pandemic. We should get on with the business of this committee.
I would propose to colleagues that we begin—