I have two things to say, Mr. Chairman. First, as regards the amendment, I think the word “and” should be used. If the minister doesn't come, he will have to accept responsibility for the matter.
Furthermore, I get somewhat annoyed every time the Conservatives take the floor to tell us what the government wants. We are here in a committee, and we are here as members of Parliament. The Conservatives can give us their own comments or ask their own questions. We don't speak to the government when we work here; we work as members of Parliament and we put ideas on the table. So when I'm told that I can't present something in a particular way because the government doesn't want it, I think it's very irrelevant. I would invite you to watch that behaviour somewhat because I increasingly find it irritating.