Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I won't repeat what I said earlier, but, as you can imagine, I completely agree with the proposed amendments and the comments we've just heard. Once again, I would refer the committee to what the notice of meeting says. The committee's job is to study reports of political interference. The committee can't do that without hearing what the central figure in the whole affair has to say. We are talking about the alleged victim of said interference. Otherwise, it is simply a waste of taxpayer money and time to skate around the issue.
The committee is going to hear from three, five, 10 or perhaps even 20 witnesses who will all be asked whether, to their knowledge, someone from the Prime Minister's Office attempted to influence Ms. Wilson-Raybould. They will all tell the committee that they do not know and recommend that the question be put to Ms. Wilson-Raybould, herself. Anyone who's ever been involved in a court proceeding knows how these things work. Even in small claims court, the first person heard in a matter is the victim.
During your opening remarks, Mr. Chair, I was glad to hear you encourage the committee members to work together in a collegial fashion and to set aside partisanship. I thought that very wise. You asked me to end the discussion with some words of wisdom, but I am inclined to repeat yours: the partisan games need to stop. They are detrimental. This is about a spade, so just call it that and let us see it.
As for the rest, I'm not sure what else to add. I would just be going around in circles.
Since I was asked to end the discussion on a wise note, I'm going to give my consent, if you will. I was delighted to hear my colleague Mr. Boissonnault suggest that he'd like to see more of me on the committee. Indeed, the Bloc Québécois would welcome having an active role on this committee and being recognized in the House.
If that's what you're offering, we thank you. We want that recognition, so I'm delighted at the member's suggestion. Mr. Boissonnault, you and I are going to end this meeting with a historic agreement.