At least the tone of the Conservative members is keeping us awake at the end of a long day. I appreciate that they are passionate about their viewpoint, and I will be too.
I understand all the reasons for inviting the ministers—including the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion and the Minister of Seniors—to appear before the committee. We all know just how busy those two parts of the department have been in response to the crisis, which started back in March.
I have a different take on the motion. I think that the committee should meet with Minister Qualtrough and Minister Hussen soon, meaning, November 4, and that they should appear for one hour each. That would give us an opportunity to ask them questions. I know that's not an end in itself. If other questions arise along the way, with the motions before the committee, we can always keep going. I think we should meet with the ministers sooner rather than later. Spending an hour with them would be a good start.
I agree with Mr. Housefather, so I will be supporting his motion.