I have a wish to express, and I'm not talking about the content. We had received this motion and we had also heard about the amendments. The only thing we didn't know was when it would be tabled.

The fact that it was tabled in the second hour of our meeting today means that we can't call any witnesses.

Yes, democracy is important, but the way it is exercised should not deprive us of our right to question these witnesses.

In the future, we need to find a different way of debating our motions, rather than taking up the witnesses' time.

I'd like this to be discussed at the subcommittee meetings.

6:10 p.m.

Liberal

The Chair Liberal Sean Casey

Thank you.

Mr. Vis, I saw that you had your hand up. It appears that you may have taken it down. I just want to make sure that I didn't misunderstand. Do you wish to intervene?

6:10 p.m.

Conservative

Brad Vis Conservative Mission—Matsqui—Fraser Canyon, BC

No, thank you, Mr. Casey. I'll reserve my comments.

6:10 p.m.

Liberal

The Chair Liberal Sean Casey

Thank you very much, everyone.

We have a formal meeting of the subcommittee set for next week. Be assured we will take up these matters there.

Once again, thank you to the witnesses. It sounds as if there's a fair chance we may be seeing you again, if you're interested in that, and that's what carries the day.

With that, thanks again for your patience. We'll see you soon. Have a nice weekend.

The meeting is adjourned.