Thank you, Chair.
I respect my colleague MP Strauss's commentary.
There are some new members here who may not understand my background. I know you do, Chair, being from the military. I come from a background that believes in leadership and accountability. I personally support this amendment to have the minister come here, because it's been my frustration and observation since I was elected to this esteemed place six and a half years ago that our system is failing Canadians when we're not holding ministers accountable and responsible for their departments and anything that's ongoing.
To be fair, there's a former minister in this room, whom I actually have a lot of time for. She did a lot of good things and was very respectful of the role of the official opposition and keeping all members of Parliament informed.
There's ample opportunity and I, personally, will support Mr. Mazier's amendment that the minister should appear as well.