I understand Mr. Coteau's motion, but we have provisions for replacing a committee member who needs to be absent. We can continue the meeting until 7:30 p.m. So if we start now, we can sit for the two hours, or nearly two hours, scheduled on the agenda. The names of the witnesses already appear on the notice of meeting, and we have some witnesses here in person.
It seems clear to me that, in the event a committee member from any party is absent, we can comply with the established provisions for replacing that member, and I would hope that's what will be done.