Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I find it utterly deplorable that we find ourselves in this situation. I don't have the motion in front of me yet. There may be things that need to be changed, but I agree with the principle that every effort should be made to allow accessibility for witnesses. This is fundamental. We're talking about that very subject today, and groups have asked us if they could appear.
I asked myself the question because, in my riding, there's a group of deaf and mute people. We checked to see if it was possible to have them testify here. We were told that it was, but we were wondering if there were any barriers to interpretation tools. There shouldn't be, but I think it's more difficult.
I'll agree with the part of the motion that calls for us to invite the witness again. We have to make all the necessary arrangements and ask ourselves some essential questions. Are we in a position, as a parliamentary committee, to receive witnesses, in accordance with the rules of the House of Commons? I'm thinking of interpretation, which is very important.
Are we able to adapt and have the flexibility and accommodation needed to receive this testimony, which is very important for our study?
I will wait until the motion is distributed, but on the principle and the substantive issue, I will agree.