Well, I'm sure they're listening now. That's my point.
Through you, Mr. Chair, have the six of them actually given some thought about what they're going to say to the media when the media asks them, on behalf of Canadians, why they aren't prepared to wait two days for an important piece of information as it regards a motion that changes the way we make laws? I suspect the media is going to have trouble finding all of them because they're already thinking about their escape route: how am I going to get out of here and get back to my office without being ambushed by the media? If the government wants to prove me a liar, that's great. I'll stand out there. Every one of you stand out there and wait to have your turn and explain to the media and to Canadians why you won't wait two days for vital information on changing the law and changing the way we make laws in Canada. Good luck with that one, my friends. Good luck.
As my House leader has pointed out, and it's the critical piece here, what are the implications of not passing this today? Well, let's see. There's intelligent conversation. There's an opportunity to think things through. There's a chance to make sure that we're actually making a positive change to the way we make laws to benefit all parliamentarians and all Canadians. It's hard to think of a bad reason for waiting.
In fact my House leader has challenged the government members to give one example, one good reason, why this has to be done today.
Pourquois maintenant?