Perhaps it is the presence of motions in the government amendment that is causing the problem. Personally, insofar as we ensure that we will be flexible, I would prefer for the proposal to remain as it is. The difference between the two procedural rules, it seems to me, is that the new proposed rule indicates to members of the committee that documents to be distributed must be in both official languages. There is therefore an element of obligation, which seems important to me for the respect of the francophones around the table.
On November 15th, 2007. See this statement in context.