Thank you, Mr. Chair. I too would like to congratulate you on your election. We have not worked together in the past, but I have heard a lot of very good things about you.
I am opposed to Mr. Komarnicki's motion. His argument has to do with the importance of having the parliamentary secretary present, because he has access to some information that could be useful to the steering committee. I found that interesting in some respects. However, he added that this individual could also be another government representative, not the parliamentary secretary. I do not find this logical at all. All he is really calling for is to have another government member on the steering committee.
I am therefore opposed to this motion, Mr. Chair.