Mr. Chair, in light of what just happened at the committee, I would like to point out the following.
We're working on Bill S‑2. All the witnesses agree that this is urgent and that we should proceed with diligence. I think the positions are relatively entrenched. Therefore, I wonder why we would stop this study just to do another study.
Mr. Chair, I've asked this several times: I'd like us to have a work schedule, because we sort of decide on a piecemeal basis what we're going to do. I would like the committee to be more structured and to be able to discuss priorities. There is something on the table, we want to put it forward, but there is no substantive discussion on the committee's priorities, whether to do with deadlines or topics. I say that even though, as a member of Parliament for a northern riding, I completely agree with my colleague Mr. Zimmer on the benefit and importance of the study.
On the one hand, I would like to have a schedule, even if it may vary depending on what committee members agree on.
On the other hand, I'd also like to see if my colleagues agree that Bill S‑2 should be prioritized and that we need to finish the study and move forward. Obviously, we may need a deadline for certain issues, but I would like it to be done in a diligent manner.
Thank you, Mr. Chair.