I appreciate your tutelage on that point, Chair.
Yesterday, another committee member, who may or may not be here at the present time, made the point that Conservatives frequently oppose measures to increase red tape. I'll be honest with the committee. I thought that was a really good point. Having commended all of the work that went into this particular subamendment, I also have to voice my concern on that point. It does seem like these endless reports could increase billable hours from the public service. I don't want to see that.
As you're aware, Chair, I have just arrived. Hopefully, I can talk about my own presence or absence in the room. I think there are good points to be made on both sides. I'm interested to see how the debate grows and how it evolves. Hopefully, it can be organic and bipartisan. I will make my decision on how I'm going to vote on this one only when the vote occurs.
