To be clear, Mr. Chair, my understanding of the parliamentary rules, as per chapter 16, is that amendments at this clause-by-clause stage of the bill that clarify the preamble are completely permissible. That is what we're relying on to bring this forward. I recognize the difficulty you're having with this, but it is quite clear in the rules.
I would invite you to rule on it, and then we can proceed. There are no hard feelings. If you're not ruling in favour, then we will call for a vote and we can proceed.
I do recognize the work that everybody has put in. I think at this point we're prepared to move forward.