I would just like to further comment on the original motion plus the supplement to it. I think it's been very clearly established over, I would say, the beginning stages of the debate within the House of Commons as it relates to the statement that was made by Mr. Kelloway. It's abundantly clear: The Speaker has ruled that the documents should be released and that, right now, the government is standing in violation of the Speaker's decree as it relates to a majority vote that was held and passed by all parties in the House except for one. I think it would behoove our friends on the other side to take that into consideration before casting aspersions upon members of the opposition for doing our job of holding the government to account on this matter.
Just to reiterate, Mr. Chair, I think it's very important that it be clearly understood that the reason certain things are held up in the House is that those on the governing side of the House have not released the documents at this point. Release the documents, and I think everything will speed up quite quickly. I wanted to just add my voice to that.
Further, I support the call for the minister to come by December 4, because who knows, with the activities of the House, when we will actually adjourn for Christmas? Let's make sure she has an opportunity to come and address the committee and do it in detail. Two hours is a good time, and it would be great to have her come and share. I'm sure the harvesters across the country would appreciate that, and those in the fishing industry and coastal communities would as well.
Thank you.