Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I appreciate the member opposite's motion. However, given the importance of having invited the UN special rapporteur, the topic of closed work permits, the issues at hand with seasonal workers and the report that was put out about this, it puts us in a position where we should and must discuss and debate this UN special report finding so we can have a better understanding of what direction they're looking at for this closed work permit issue.
To me, it is so important that we treat our workers fairly. I believe we treat our temporary foreign workers, seasonal workers and farm workers fairly in Canada. I'm not saying there are no bad apples, but the bad apples are small numbers. We should look at our temporary foreign workers, respect the work they do and welcome them here, because without them, we are not going to put food on our tables. They are a very important cog in the wheel of our system.
For us to bring this motion up at a time when we have such an important person—one we tried so hard to get to speak at this committee—is not good for us. It shows a lack of respect for the special rapporteur, and for his busy schedule and his time. I think the topic we are discussing here is important. We should look at that and give him his due respect.
Why don't we take a vote on this matter, Mr. Chair?