Thanks very much for allowing us to speak to you today.
All I want to say is that I exist. Maybe it's an existential question for a Monday morning, but I'm the legislative counsel on this bill, and I'd be happy to assist you.
The main message today is that, if you have instructions for amendments, please let me know as soon as possible so that I can get them drafted and determine whether there are any legal or legislative drafting issues with them. Please rest assured that solicitor-client privilege applies, so I won't disclose any of your amendments unless you authorize me to do so, not even to someone in your own caucus.
The amendment drafting process does take time. If you've ever been involved in a private member's bill, you'll know that we have to allow time for revision, translation, etc., so please bear with us if we don't get back to you right away.
That's pretty much all I wanted to say.
Even if you don't have clear instructions yet, don't hesitate to call me to discuss how best to frame something. We have documents and templates that may assist you in organizing your thoughts.
Thanks very much for your attention.