Order, colleagues. We will resume the discussion.
We're on the motion that was just tabled by Mr. Perkins.
After considering Mr. Perkins' arguments and consulting with the clerk as well, I'll note that our routine motions—which the committee voted on at the beginning of this legislature and which were agreed on by all parties—state clearly, “That a 48-hour notice, interpreted as two nights, be required for any substantive motion to be moved in committee, unless the substantive motion relates directly to business then under consideration”.
I don't think the motion before the committee right now, which Mr. Perkins submitted, substantively deals with the matter at hand, which is Bill C-27. I understand, then, that this is notice given for this motion, and it will be receivable at our next committee meeting on Tuesday.
On that note, Mr. Perkins, you still have a minute for our witnesses. Otherwise, we can move to our next speaker.