I haven't been a chair before, just a vice-chair. I was a little disappointed to get this meeting notice first thing in the morning. Many of us were in the House until midnight last night debating a very important issue. I noticed you weren't there for whatever reason. I understand you're travelling. That's fine, but to wake up first thing in the morning to find out there is a 10 a.m. meeting, with no communication with the vice-chairs at all, was extremely disappointing.
I understand that the government side wants to get this bill through. I understand that completely, but at the same time, had there been some consultation or even a conversation, I think a lot of issues could have been avoided.
I'm a little frustrated. I think the other parties are too. I'll let them speak for themselves.
I had no problem with continuing at the normal meeting at 3:30. Gary, Lori and others are working on language on clause 8 and we think we're very close. We're also engaging with the partners of this legislation. Based on the tight time schedule, we're still in that process. We're still working on that.
Had we had the proper time, I think we could have gotten there and moved on with this, but at the same time, being told...when we were debating indigenous services up until midnight, that wasn't there.
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