Madam Chair, on the point that Mr. Cannings made, we cannot assume that the witnesses will be available on Thursday. Even if they are available, I'm not sure whether we should put them through the same unproductive thing that they faced today. They're all working hard on behalf of their members and their businesses and for the Canadian economy. We can pass legislation only with the voluntary support of Canadians like them who take time, money and effort to guide us, to give their input and to give their suggestions on formulating all the various forms of legislation to benefit Canadians. I don't want us to put them through the same thing again if this is what's to be expected.
On February 27th, 2024. See this statement in context.