Thank you, Madam Chair.
I'm never in favour of meeting during a break week, but I certainly would have made the exception if the minister was able to meet. Friday, especially, is the worst time we can meet. It was the only time we were given this week, so we took what we could get. Going forward, as we move to Mondays and Wednesdays—that makes some sense—if we need to put in an extra meeting or go a little bit longer, I don't have a problem with that. Today may be a bit of a challenge because I know people have schedules, but I will defer to the committee. I think it's kind of tough. I also think it'd be nice to have the two panels together. Another day needs to happen anyway, so my thought is to try to keep those together.
Once again, if theminister were going to be here next week, I would certainly make the commitment on a Friday, but Friday is a tough day, especially in a break week. No minister is here. I'm personally not all that enthusiastic about trying to meet in a break week on a Friday afternoon with no minister.
Thanks.