Mr. Chair, thank you very much for your opening remarks. I disagree with nearly all of them.
I would like to put the following motion on the table for discussion and debate. I move:
That the committee reiterate its desire to hear a total of 20 hours of testimony in relation to Bill C-47, Budget Implementation Act No. 1, as agreed to on May 16, 2023, and notwithstanding that motion, the committee not proceed with clause-by-clause consideration of the bill until the committee hears 20 hours of witness testimony.
I think you'll find that it's in good order. I'd like to at this point start my discussion of the motion if I could, Mr. Chair.