Thanks very much, Mr. Chair.
I have a few things here. The way the committee has functioned on these meetings up to this point is in a step-by-step fashion in order to determine the next steps and in order to determine what we've learned at the various meetings regarding the testimony, and then to have a subsequent meeting involving next steps.
I note that regarding the motion that convened today's meeting, the parameters were in order for us to hear the testimonies today, have an opportunity to reflect on them, and then, at the following meeting, determine the way forward for the committee, including whatever next steps may follow. In previous the times we've done that, we've seen further witnesses come forward.
I note a couple of things. I note, first of all, that Ms. Jody Wilson-Raybould had the order in council that allowed her to speak to a number of things that were not able to be spoken about by Ms. Drouin and Mr. Wernick the last time they were here. That was one of the main reasons to have them back. I recognize, as well, that Ms. Jody Wilson-Raybould had the opportunity to have an extensive opening statement, and that was obviously given to Mr. Butts today as well. Also, I think she testified for a period of about four hours.
It's obvious that we have a lot of information before us now as a committee. My suggestion is that we reflect on today's testimony and do what the motion convening today's meeting had anticipated, which is, at the next meeting, to determine the next steps. For all of those reasons, I think it's important for us to see that the next meeting be when we come back on March 18, and that we determine where we go from there.
For those reasons, I'm asking to put consideration of the motion over to that date.