I have four changes, Mr. Chair, to the proposals for the routine motions, which people should have in front of them.
This is further in the interest of fairness and democracy. Since each of us received a clear mandate from the people of Canada, in each constituency, I think it would be reasonable to suggest that each member should have the same amount of time to ask witnesses questions before anybody has a second turn.
In the spirit of that, what I've first of all suggested for the subcommittee on agenda and procedure is that it be amended as follows: that the subcommittee on agenda and procedure be composed of five members, including the chair, the two vice-chairs, and both parliamentary secretaries.
The reason I have suggested that instead of a Conservative Party member is that I think both parliamentary secretaries, since they have good communication with the department and the minister's office, will better facilitate communication between the membership and the steering committee, and therefore generally we'll have a more focused agenda. That would the first change I would suggest.
The second change would be on page 2: that in camera meetings be transcribed, and that the transcription be kept with the clerk of the committee for later consultation by members of the committee.
It says “members of Parliament”, but clearly in camera meetings should be kept confidential, and this means it would not be.
Yes, Mr. Chair.