I think it's important to underline where we are process-wise with the amendment. This is a motion that the Conservatives have put forward, because an enormous amount of taxpayer dollars are being spent in a process that involves bringing in replacement workers. Conservatives are saying that we need to see the contracts—not only parliamentarians but Canadians, the people we represent. We're here representing people who have elected us and who have a right to look at how their hard-earned tax dollars are being spent.
What's been striking in the conversation at the committee up until now is that that Liberals have been clear that the call for basic accountability is, in their eyes, a political game. The very existence of a parliamentary committee process looking for accountability and for information and documents is something they consider a political game. Obviously, that's just nonsense. It's the nonsense we typically hear from Liberals. Anything that at any time we're trying to hold the government accountable for, a government that's clearly struggling in popular support, and get information to the public, the Liberals diminish that as insignificant or unimportant. We're saying that we need to get these contracts.
The Liberal member, Mr. Kusmierczyk, made clear in his arguments that he doesn't think these documents should be provided. Mr. Souza threw in the point that there is confidentiality involved, and so forth. He doesn't believe Canadians should be seeing these contracts. The Liberals have been clear about their position.
Conservatives believe that Canadians should see these documents. Liberals believe that Canadians should not see these documents. I think the Bloc is with us, as well, in saying these documents should be seen.
The swing vote for the outcome of this is the NDP. I think the position of the NDP, in light of what's happened, is either shifting or—to put it charitably—is a bit unclear. After saying outright that they do not think the public should be able to see these documents, the Liberals then moved an amendment that dishonestly doesn't actually take the issue of production of documents. I'll withdraw the dishonestly part, out of deference for you, Chair.