Mr. Chairman, at the last meeting, we adjourned our work in order to hold discussions, in particular on a proposal from an official representative of the government. According to that person, the amendment could be worded differently to meet the same objective in the legislation, but without this being specifically removed from federal jurisdiction. Something would simply have to be added.
That's why I agreed to suspend our work. I said that I was open to the idea of working on specific wording. I told both my Liberal and Conservative colleagues that I was ready and available. I followed up with them a few times in the last 48 hours to make them aware of my desire to work towards a solution. Yet I was unable to determine what progress had been accomplished. As a result, I am unable to propose new wording.
Before we continue our work, I would like to know what colleagues agreed to, without my participation. I would like to hear what they have to suggest.