Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I read the motion. I did not have the chance to talk to Mr. Zimmer, but if we ended up debating it, I would also propose some amendments.
Before going any further, I would like to apologize to the witnesses, who are here to talk about something else.
First, there is the issue of first nations representation. The motion calls for ministers to appear without any regard, in my opinion, for the First Nations, Inuit or Métis. I think they need to speak for themselves. They have to do it themselves. That is a serious flaw in the motion to not even talk about those directly concerned. That is one thing.
Then, the issue is the carbon tax. Obviously, other chiefs will talk about climate change and the repercussions on their communities. I would like to see that in the motion. We have been able to address this a few times in committee. Some chiefs talk about the carbon tax, of course, but I think that this is part of the same discussion.
The question of budgets is the whips' responsibility, in my opinion. I would also like that to be mentioned in the motion.
If you want me to send my amendments, Mr. Chair, I can do so. I already have them in both official languages.