According to the clerk, the interpretation I gave earlier stands, Dr. Carrie.
In the interest of having the most possible time for all committee members to ask questions, including your colleagues, I will ask for a vote on this issue.
I'd like to put this to the committee--namely, whether this committee is calling for the minister to be able to make these speaking notes in person at this committee meeting or whether we continue with the questions.
I see two yeses....
Is this committee in favour of interrupting the question period for the purposes of a read-out statement by the minister?
Anyone in favour of that, please raise your hand.
Four say yes to that proposition and five say no.
Thank you.
We will proceed with the questions.
Ms. Leslie.