Thank you very much, Madam Chair.
I appreciate the committee member's comments in support of the motion I moved. The intent here is to really light a fire under the ministers by way of response.
You know, the reality is this. They were invited prior to the holiday break on four occasions. They did not come, except for the Minister of Immigration, who offered to come. Because of supplementary estimates, we had to change our schedule accordingly.
In the new year, the clerk has just reported to us that four dates were offered to these ministers and they did not take them up. It's not like they haven't had a chance.