I agree 100% with my colleague.
I sit on two committees, and I've never seen this before, where a last-minute decision was made by the chair without consulting any of the members—outside of his colleagues—in making it.
The witnesses might take note that 90% of actual talking time is being occupied by the Conservatives. If they really want to get back to business, they just have to stop talking.
Let's deal with this motion. It's very simple. It's just saying to respect the committees and consult them when calling a meeting. It's that simple. If the Conservatives really want to get things moving....
Just stop talking. Let's vote.
Thank you.