I was just trying to bring the relevance of how these procedural issues are wasting an inordinate amount of time, and that in the normal course of doing things expeditiously, perhaps we should then put the question to a vote.
I am opposed to this amendment because I think, given the questions that surround the discussion of this bill and the fine-tuning of it, the additional period is necessary for us to bring a bill to the House that makes more sense, that addresses the needs of Canadians. We need that additional 30 days for consultation, for hearing more expert witnesses, as required by our representative positions here in Parliament.
Also, seeing there is a procedural issue regarding whether the House will rise before that date, I absolutely feel the 30-day extension is necessary. We should put that to a question.