Thank you, Chair. I appreciate it.
I am speaking to my point of order, because the motion that was adopted by this committee yesterday speaks to that exact point. It expressed its disappointment in the chair for his disregard for the members and his duties as chair. It stated, “That, when the committee undertakes to invite witnesses, (a) a witness list submission deadline be set by the chair with explicit consent of the committee, (b) witnesses be invited proportionately to each recognized party's standing in the House, and (c) no such witnesses shall be invited without instructions of the committee.”
I'll ask you first, Chair, and then the clerk, whether this motion is being respected. I have not seen any documentation that suggests to me that all of these three things, which were just adopted by this committee yesterday, are being undertaken as they relate to witnesses today and moving forward.
I think I know you well, sir. You're a respectful member of Parliament. You would not act in contravention of a motion of your own committee.
I want some clarity on what steps were followed to meet these conditions.
I would also like to hear from the clerk, without your pointing and answering for him.
Thank you.