There's no doubt that there had been an administrative change made. The minister was quite clear in her responses. I think others answered questions in the House that this change was reviewed and the decision was made to revert back to the situation as it was in May of 2010, I believe. To the extent that there were any concerns, it certainly wasn't something that at the cabinet or ministerial level was approved as a policy going forward. It's obvious that the decision, to the extent it was made, has been reversed. So why we would want to interject that issue now, in the middle of a study that we're doing for the next number of meetings in relation to adoption, is something I wouldn't approve of.
It seems to me the issue has been dealt with. It was one that was raised, I think by a member of Mr. Savage's party. When you raise an issue you expect the minister or the government to have a look at it and take some action with respect to that. I would think that by raising the issue and then the minister reacting in such a quick fashion to address that concern...it is not something that should be the subject of further discussion and review before this committee, at least at this time.
If there were other developments, and perhaps when we return in the new year—I know there would appear to be no apparent emerging need to discuss this issue at this time. So for that reason, I don't think much is to be gained, except perhaps if the motives are otherwise. But it would be my view that this motion and the request in it would not be appropriate at this time, especially given the clear, unequivocal comments made in the House by those who have something to do with this. Quite frankly, as I recall it, the question in the House was not only to review it but to take some action, with the understanding that it would be to reverse the situation back to where it was. That's indeed what happened, in a relatively short period of time. It's unequivocal. It's clear. So to try to go through that process I think would be inappropriate at this time, and that's my view.