Thanks, Madam Chair.
As I said before, the committee invited Mr. Johnston. We passed that motion two months ago. The report has been issued. Canadians have questions. Having Mr. Johnston appear is what needs to happen.
The summons guarantees that he appears for three hours. It also removes some of the variables, as speakers previously mentioned, that, should there be prorogation or other interruptions to sittings of the House, if the can is kicked down the road weeks and weeks, then we could find ourselves in a position where we don't have the opportunity to ask these vital questions.
The motion in its original form, looking for Mr. Johnston to appear for three hours in a week's time, provides the opportunity for accountability that we're looking for.