Thank you.
I'd also like to note that part (a) of the motion clearly states—again, this is the motion that was passed by unanimous consent—that we are able to hear from witnesses the weeks of May 1, May 8 and May 15. I'm happy to read that quote:
(a) Inviting witnesses to appear on the contents of Bill C-47 during meetings scheduled the weeks of May 1, May 8, and May 15 2023
In fact, we did have those meetings. The Conservatives chose to use that time not to hear from witnesses but to instead talk to themselves about almost anything that didn't have to do with the BIA. Given the limited time we have, the many officials who are present here to support us in this important work in studying this bill, and all the work that has been done by all members and staff and the clerk and everyone else—