I have another amendment to propose here, and I hope we can get to a consensus on it.
We have spoken about contracts in the past, and members have wanted them to be made public, in a sense, or for the committee be allowed to view those contracts. I want to propose something that is a good compromise that is building off a precedent that was implemented for the VW contracts prior.
Maybe I'll propose the wording, Mr. Chair. Just to be clear, this is not a part of the witness list that was proposed by Mr. Masse. It's really the part that's dealing with all documents related to government funding, Canada job creation, etc.
This would be my proposal for the amended wording: “and the committee request the contract with Stellantis-LG regarding NextStar EV battery manufacturing facility in Windsor, Ontario, with job numbers unredacted, in both official languages upon adoption of the motion; that the contract be available at the clerk's office for viewing by committee members for a minimum of 48 hours before the meeting, under the supervision of the clerk, and that no personal mobile, electronic or recording devices of any kind be permitted in the room that week, and that no notes be taken out of the room, and that the committee meet with ISED officials in camera following the viewing of the contract.”
In essence, as permanent members on this committee, we'd all have access to the contract for no less than 48 hours prior to meeting with the ISED officials, and we'd also see the unredacted job numbers. Obviously, there are still some redactions that are necessary, but the job numbers would be unredacted, and it would be in both official languages, of course.
I'm just reviewing that. I can send along an email with the proposed language if you'd like.
Thanks.