Thank you very much, Madam Chair.
I do believe that, in the steering committee, we did discuss meeting during the non-sitting week. In discussions among the whips, because of the limited resources available to the House of Commons, there was constant discussion that committee time would be made available during non-sitting weeks.
I, too, have a very busy schedule, but I think we have very important work before us—not just this bill and others—and that's why I've moved the motion. I'm sorry if the word didn't get from the steering committee to all members of the committee. It's easier for me to remind other New Democrats on the committee than it is, maybe, for others, but I believe we should go ahead and, if people cannot make it, their parties should provide substitutes.
Thank you.