I'd just state that I'm in favour of the motion, Mr. Chair. It is a request that was made, as André said, in your office. We also put it on our original list that went to the clerk. Time is running out, and I would express to the minister that he urgently needs to come before this committee. When we're looking at a food safety issue in which he was involved, then I would expect that he would arrive here.
On May 25th, 2009. See this statement in context.