It just seems crazy that we're in the position we're in right now. It's probably a good thing that the opposition parties have pulled the plug or are about to pull the plug, because this just can't happen, and whatever the outcome of the next election, I hope we can get beyond some of the stuff we've had to deal with over the last little while.
The industry committee has been known as one of the best-functioning committees, a committee where people got beyond some of the partisan games. Over the last little while it's become more like some of the other committees, and that's unfortunate.
We've had the opportunity to discuss some pretty important things. I had the chance to have a bit of a conversation with some of the folks who were supposed to be before the committee today, and it sounded as though they had some really interesting things to say. We have the briefs they're submitting. Obviously, if we go to an election, we won't have a chance to have those briefs as part of a report. It would have been nice to have come to a conclusion on the committee about the Investment Canada Act and to have given our thoughts on that.
In terms of my colleagues from all parties, I enjoy working on the committee. I enjoy working with every one of you. I know that sometimes it becomes a bit difficult, but I really do enjoy working with you. We don't know what this committee is going to look like or who will be on it or if we're going to be on it or if any of us will be on the same committee next time. Who knows? Last time I was on the human resources committee, which I loved being on too, and I was on the public accounts committee before that. I have really enjoyed working with the people on this committee. I'm using my last little bit here to—