As the previous chair will know, the committee meets at the call of the chair. That is within the Standing Orders. I met with the analysts and the clerk to find a way to accomplish all the things you had requested and also give them time to prepare a report.
In negotiating with the staff of the committee, then, it was my choice to call that meeting. I regret that it causes difficulties for members. You may, however, consult with other MPs. It's certainly your right to be here at the committee or your choice not to be here, but it is always, as is really clear in the Standing Orders, that the meetings are at the call of the chair.