Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I think a number of messages have been conveyed throughout today's meeting. Obviously, we don't support the idea of gag orders. For the sake of credibility, it is paramount that the committee have this debate. This may be one of the most important debates of the next two decades. Bill C‑27's passage will have consequences that go beyond politics. That is why I would like us to begin examining its content as soon as possible.
However, I think the concerns raised by my Conservative and NDP colleagues are entirely legitimate. I urge the government members to provide the documents requested. I don't think we need a formal motion to obtain clarification. That would only delay what comes out of this work. Clarification and predictability, by the way, are keywords the minister uses to send the industry a message. That is the message we, as parliamentarians, need to hear. The industry needs to hear it, as do all the witnesses who come before the committee. I think the committee should receive the text of the amendments.
That said, I think the letter the minister sent is a worthwhile mea culpa. It recognizes aspects of his testimony that provide clarity, specifically in relation to the application of Quebec's law 25, which could take precedence over the Canadian data protection law. I encourage the committee to proceed with its work, and begin the study by hearing from witnesses.