We will write to the minister and ask him to appear before the committee as soon as possible. My understanding is that he is very open to doing that.
As Mr. Masse indicated, we will have the meeting on Wednesday on manufacturing. In terms of the timetable, we would have to start this on February 5. We will ask the minister if he is available at that time. As Monsieur Crête said, we cannot demand he appear; he has to appear at a time of convenience to him as well. We will have to have future business in terms of exactly what this study entails. Perhaps we can do that on Wednesday at the end of our manufacturing session. We would likely go in camera for that.
I'm asking members of the committee to come forward with names of witnesses they want to see in terms of this study. If you can bring that forward on Wednesday, that would be very helpful.
I see we have one or two lobbyists in the room. I'm sure you will all be informed, so if you would like to appear, please submit your names to the clerk as soon as possible.
Monsieur Crête, you had a point.