Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I can actually help my colleagues because I was here and I remember what happened. We had in fact planned to include something in the press release, but it was amended without informing the committee members, specifically Ms. Kwan. Whether that was done deliberately or inadvertently is not the issue. The result is what counts. Our trust was broken and our privilege breached.
I sometimes get the feeling that my Liberal colleagues forget what it's like to be in opposition and to have to work with a chairperson who is not a member of their party. If the Liberals were in this position and had experienced this kind of thing, they would probably be the first to move this kind of motion. So I am simply appealing to the goodwill of my Liberal colleagues and their way of looking at politics, and inviting them to reflect on why they entered politics.
When something like this happens, it has to be remedied. I think this motion is important in the interest of democracy. When the privilege of committee members is breached, a motion like the one moved by Ms. Kwan is needed. It is very simple. Sometimes you have to get back to basics and reflect on why you entered politics. In my opinion, once my Liberal colleagues find the answer, it will be fairly easy for them to vote.
Thank you, Mr. Chair.