Again, that's what I wanted to speak to at length, this regulatory timeline that you speak to. My understanding is that the legislation doesn't come into effect until 2009, end of January, so I don't see why a June 11 deadline is so important to meet, especially when the actual legislation doesn't come into effect until 2009. That's my issue.
Aside from the witnesses coming before us to speak on this as well, I do want to get a better understanding of this timeline that you allude to. The fact that we've spoken to this bill, that we've debated it in a timely fashion and we've cooperated in the House with the government on this, should be a sign of good faith. In that context, I have no intention of being difficult, but I do want to be able to represent the concerns raised by stakeholders and some of my colleagues and I want to make sure that those are reflected in the debate that takes place on second reading.
Again, I don't want to prolong this debate, in light of the witnesses, and hence my recommendation that we deal with committee business after we hear the witnesses today.