The reason is right at the top of this motion: “That, in anticipation of the committee receiving an Order of reference, pursuant to Standing Order 32(7), no later than the 20th sitting day of the present Session, the committee shall consider the document outlining the government’s reasons for the latest prorogation and, in preparation for that study”.
We talked about being efficient in this committee, and requesting the information in advance would help. I will challenge my friend Mr. Gerretsen on the fact that he hasn't had the time to review this motion in advance. We have just passed three motions without the opportunity to really review.
Again I go back to Standing Order 32(7), which states:
Not later than 20 sitting days after the beginning of the second or subsequent session of the Parliament, a minister of the Crown shall lay upon the table a document outlining the reasons for the latest prorogation. This document shall be deemed referred to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs immediately after it is presented in the House.
I would also mention that there is no consent to adjourn at 5:30. Nobody agreed to that at the outset. Yes, there are votes that will be taking place later on in the evening, but I—