Thank you, Mr. Chair.
As this is the very first time.... Despite a number of attempts on our side to reach out to the chair and the clerk to request a copy of the motion in both official languages in sufficient time for us to be able to have a read of it and get a better understanding of the intent, the scope and the timelines, the fact is that we did not get any response. This is despite the fact that two different members of the committee reached out three times, on three different occasions.
I would ask the chair's and the committee members' indulgence for our side to take about a 20-minute recess to review this motion.
Most of you now have a copy of it. I understand that some of the members had a copy yesterday, as early as three o'clock. We did not, so we didn't have the opportunity to be able to read the motion in more detail and reflect on it.
If you grant us about 20 minutes, we can come back and start the conversation to ensure that Canadians get the answers they require.
Thank you.