Thank you so much, Mr. Chair.
I'll just continue along with my colleague's excellent comments.
I'll also mention, as I think has been pointed out a number of times, that we have a bill before us, a piece of legislation before us, that I think we all agree is important for us to pass as expeditiously as possible and as responsibly as possible. It is important for the minister to come here. It is important for the minister to address questions related to this piece of legislation.
I would say to you that while inflation and a number of other items that we could be speaking to the minister about are super-important, I think it's important for us to stay focused on this bill for all the reasons we're talking about: the need to ensure that we are asking the right questions, taking the time for this legislation, and focusing on this legislation. Going beyond the scope of this legislation is not advisable at this moment.
I think there will be other opportunities to address some of the bigger questions around our finances and our economy in the coming weeks and months. It's important for us to stay focused on this legislation.
Thank you, Mr. Chair.