I agree on that point as well. There is a lot of time wasted in committees and in the chamber, frankly. Although I'm disappointed that it seems like Mr. Danko is speaking out of turn, I would love to hear more from him on this point, because it's an interesting point of debate that Mr. Turnbull raised yesterday.
I listened very carefully to my colleague Mr. Jackson, and he says it wouldn't take that much time to prepare this report. Looking at it, it seems like it would be maybe three or four line items. I imagine that it couldn't be more than five to 10 minutes of professional time for the right person in the Department of Finance to prepare this. Having considered all of the remarks Mr. Jackson made, I'm more inclined to his point of view. I'm leaning towards a yes vote on this subamendment now, but I haven't really heard anything from the opposite side.
I gather, although I've only just arrived, that most of these subamendments and amendments have not been adopted. If it's an issue of professional time and red tape, I'm not really seeing that the amount of information required rises to such a substantial level that both parties couldn't vote for this amendment. I'm hoping to see them do that. If not, at the very least they owe it to Canadians to raise their hands and say why not.
I'm freely acknowledging that I am substituting on this committee, but even as a substitute, I've been here for multiple hours now. I spent two hours here yesterday, and that was the only major consideration that was put forward by the parliamentary secretary. With this report being much shorter, all of them should be voting for this one.
A subject as important as the Canada pension plan, frankly, ought to be treated as sacred. It is a contract among workers, retirees and the Government of Canada, so to have this basic information publicly accessible and reported yearly seems really reasonable. That's my decision. I'm just looking to see if any hands come up, because I'd love to hear the other side if it exists, but at this point, this is a yes from me.
Thanks, Chair.