Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I'm actually going to move a motion. I move:
That, given the increasingly unpredictable global economic outlook, exacerbated by the current geopolitical crisis in Europe and the resulting instability, it is vitally important the committee undertake a study focused on strengthening our internal economy by harmonizing regulations among the provinces and territories and eliminating barriers to the free movement of people, goods, and services and that: a. The study consists of at least five meetings, with each meeting lasting no less than two hours; b. Witnesses, including Stephen Poloz, Special Advisor at Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP, Goldy Hyder, Chief Executive Officer of the Business Council of Canada, Professor Trevor Tombe, Statistics Canada, and other key relevant federal, provincial, and territorial leaders be invited to give testimony; c. The Chair be empowered to set timelines for witness recommendations from committee members; and to schedule witness appearances. d. The committee present a report on this study with its recommendations to the House as soon as possible.
After that, Mr. Chair, I'm going to adjourn the debate. I don't expect us to have a big discussion on that today because we have some outstanding witnesses today whom I'd like to pose some questions to.