I asked to be on the list.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I want to make a couple of points.
I support the motion. And in response to Mr. Shipley, this is a matter that was brought forward two weeks ago. Part of the reason it is being dealt with in the manner it's being dealt with today, frankly, is frustration from members of this committee on the opposition side with the way these matters are being dealt with by the committee.
I spoke to this issue on Tuesday, saying that we're all responsible members of this committee and we take our work here very seriously. We're on the opposition side, sure, but we're also full-fledged members of this committee and we want to have equal, fair, and respectful participation on issues that come before this committee. And we're feeling, frankly, that this is not being done.
The issue that Mr. Easter raises is an important issue, as it relates to our relationships with the United States and our relations on trade. Things seem to continue to happen that take the government by surprise. I think it would be helpful to us and it would be helpful to Canadians if we had a better sense of exactly what was at play on the items that have been listed in this motion, and subsequently, as relates to our trading relationship with the United States.
So I would indicate that I support the member's motion.