Thank you, Madam Clerk.
Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I would like to ask several questions about what Mr. Battiste said. I will tell you what I understand, but please let me know if I am mistaken. First of all, I don't know what Mr. Battiste means by the word training. I understand the whole question of awareness and knowledge of history, which, in my opinion, is primarily the responsibility of each elected representative.
I'm just wondering if this is happening outside the committee. As Mr. Schmale said, the committee should be starting work soon. Would these hours be in addition to the committee meetings? Although I've been an MP for six years, I've only been on committees for three, and the election happened very quickly. So I'm wondering if this is common practice, and I feel like a precedent is being set.
I'm not saying that setting a precedent is a bad thing. In fact, I want to see Quebec become independent. However, I have some questions. I would like to hear my colleagues from each of the parties on this subject, and I would like to know if we could make a more substantial proposal. I'm willing to support this proposal, but I feel responsible, and I would like to know more about what I'm agreeing to.
Thank you, Mr. Chair.