Thank you, Madam Chair.
Distance was mentioned earlier. I would like to inform my colleagues that, even in Quebec, there are elected officials who have to drive 10 hours to get to Ottawa. It is possible to take a plane, you may say, but there are accessibility problems. You have to be very careful.
I went to Vancouver just two months ago, and I can tell you that the trip took me less time than going to the north shore or the Gaspé. I took the plane. There was a two-hour wait before boarding. In short, in less than 10 hours, I was there. That's what I had to say about the distances.
I would also like to share my appreciation. We must recognize the things that worked well. One of the things that comes to mind is the application for voting. You remember, Madam Chair and colleagues, that it used to take forever during recorded divisions. Now, with this application, votes are expedited.
With that said, I would like to express my support for our witnesses. I have a lot of sympathy for what they are going through.
First, Mr. Bains, do you miss working on the Hill? I understand that you have been away for a while.