Welcome back, everyone.
I hope the weather stays nice for a while yet, because I think we're going to have a pretty busy fall.
I'll tell you my position on this right now. I'm certainly in favour of hearing from the minister to find out where he stands, whether it be on elections, democratic vitality, the question of privilege or other topics.
However, we also have to be constructive. I won't give up. Today, I expect us to be able to deliberate like adults, vote again and plan for the weeks ahead. I'm a hard worker. If all my colleagues want to speak, they can all take two minutes to do so, but I would like us to get on with our work and plan what comes next.
I'd like to take this opportunity to welcome our new clerk. I'm thinking very much of her and the work that lies ahead. I hope she won't hesitate to interrupt if necessary, because things are really moving here. I'd like her to have some predictability for the work to come.