Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Thank you, Gabriel, for this amended version of BQ-4.
The language itself is very similar to the language of the previously circulated Bloc-4 amendment, which I understand would have required a royal recommendation, as it would have infringed on the Crown's prerogative on taxation revenues. A similar concern was discussed previously, as members know. I would also like to point out that it's our belief that the motion would bring Canada in contravention of a previous WTO ruling.
Given that the amendment is very similar to Bloc-4, I'd like to ask the officials and the legislative clerk if this new version requires a royal recommendation and for a rationale, whichever way that is decided.