The reality is that the estimates have to pass, otherwise the government can't pay its bills. Because we've been out of the House for so long, it really is a matter of urgency and importance. Given all of that, I don't think this committee should pass any estimates without having had a proper time with the minister. Knowing there is no time for any recommendations that might be made to actually find their way into the House, I couldn't vote for them in the House.
If we're serious here, the minister's first priority is this committee. This is where the accountability is. So I would suggest, Mr. Chair, that you bring back to the minister the importance of coming here on Tuesday.