That's correct. That's what committees are for, even when the governing party holds a majority. I've never seen anything like this.
There's something else. I raised it during my 10‑minute remarks on the bill. The bill says the Minister of Foreign Affairs must table an annual report in the House on the measures the government has taken to advance human rights internationally. That report would include the names and status of political prisoners and prisoners of conscience around the world and what the Canadian government is doing to support them. The report would also include—and this is where it's important, so I'll read this section to make sure it's clear—“a description of the Government of Canada’s communications with the families of prisoners of conscience and its consultations with civil society on matters of human rights.”
I have some concerns about that. I'd like us to work together to clarify things. Can you explain to me the intent behind this part of the bill?