Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I want to thank my colleague, Mr. Calkins. I’ve had the pleasure of working with him a number of times in other committees.
I have no issues with the content of his proposal. However, as a member from Quebec and a francophile, I must insist that the proposed motions be distributed in writing to everyone on the committee and be available in both official languages. This is a matter of courtesy to members, especially the members who aren’t fluent in the other official language. I can imagine that, if the situation were reversed, this would cause some controversy. This matters a great deal.
If everyone agrees to overlook the issue this time, I can live with that. However, please ensure that the documents are available in both official languages in the future.