Thanks, Mr. Chair.
I've just sent it to you. It's in your P9. Please share it with the clerk. I wasn't sure where to send it.
It's a subamendment that, if I understand correctly, has been discussed with some members of the opposition and may get us through the impasse.
I've sent this to you, Mr. Chair, in the hope you will get it very quickly to the clerk in order to get it to our colleagues. It effectively reads that Minister Hajdu and Minister Vandal be asked to return to the committee within two weeks and for two hours to answer questions, following the conclusion of C-61 legislation at INAN.
My understanding is that there have been some conversations with members of the opposition, so I'm proposing this subamendment with the hope that this breaks the impasse.
I know there was some confusion from colleagues, Mr. Chair, so while I have the floor, I will take a moment to put forward my two cents' worth.
The way I read this, I want make clear my interpretation. First, “within two weeks and for two hours following the conclusion” doesn't mean we have to finish Bill C-61 within two weeks. It means that once Bill C-61 is finished, two weeks following that, they would be invited.
Just for clarity, if we have to strengthen that language, that's fine. Again, it's so nobody feels as though we're saying we have to finish Bill C-61 within a two-week period. It means that once it's done, two weeks after that the invitation would take place.
Thanks, Mr. Chair.