Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I would like to thank Mr. Ste-Marie for his introductory comments.
I would just like to point out that we had over 20 hours of debate on Bill C-56 in the House, in addition to six hours of debate on motion number 30. We debated this bill at great length in the House. I understand that it was a bit tight this week, but we are 10 days from the end of the parliamentary session. As well, I think that everyone around the table agrees that this is a bill that should be passed before the holidays.