Mr. Chair, I find it quite ironic that a motion is being tabled to hold more meetings and hear from further witnesses, while our witnesses are being sidelined today. We had many questions to ask them.
I'll be brief, so as not to contradict my previous statement. I said I was willing to extend the duration of this study. I believe we can trust ourselves. We want to present recommendations that will matter and not just be shelved. We'll be going to see what's happening on the ground. I would have been very comfortable with extending our study. If, one day, we realize that we need four meetings, we'll hold four meetings.
However, for today, I would like to hear what the witnesses have to say. This isn't the first meeting that has been interrupted by a motion. We should perhaps take a look at how the committee works. I would rather discuss our business in a subcommittee than during a study, where we make a spectacle of ourselves in front of witnesses about our understanding of the issue. I find it disrespectful. I'll stop there.
I'm ready to hear any proposals. However, when we have witnesses with us, let's ask them questions so that they can provide information.
In two and a half minutes, I would like to ask the remaining witnesses what they think of the situation in Vancouver and what they think of criminalization being reinstated in British Columbia.