I had another consideration, and I don't know if Mr. Chambers wants to pursue this as well. It is to ask the Minister of Finance to defend the $7-billion bill that's being pushed through this committee. We're being given a compressed timeline. For her to do that in two hours, I think, is asking a lot. There are going to be many questions about this bill and its impact on inflation, the financial risks of adding another $7 billion to our already $1.2-trillion debt, and the tax increases that the minister is considering to pay for all this spending. These questions all require answers before parliamentarians can vote on it. I don't think two hours is enough time to get those answers.
I would like to open up a possibility. Perhaps Mr. Chambers, whose idea this was, would like to address it if he could have the floor.
I would just conclude my remarks by saying that from those to whom much is given, much is asked.