Mr. Chairman, I will be voting against this amendment. The argument that was made the last time around is still valid. We want assurances that the opposition will be present. We will not close the door on the government. If a government representative wants to attend, then by all means he can. He will not be able to use the excuse that there is no quorum to not show up. It's simple, all he has to do is show up. The motion does not say that the government will not show up; it will be represented. If not, that will be its choice.
On November 25th, 2008. See this statement in context.