Thank you very much, Madam Chair.
When it comes to Standing Order 119 and the standard practice and interpretation, you are correct in that it is the will of a committee. However, to specifically exclude one member would require direction from that committee in the form of a motion. As duly elected members, all members are entitled to participate in proceedings. However, as stated in Standing Order 119, they are not able to necessarily vote or be a part of quorum but are entitled as members to participate.
As a result of that, whether or not I am subbed in, I know the government, in an unprecedented way, changed the Standing Orders. One of the changes to the Standing Orders that was made earlier in this Parliament was to make it very clear that virtual members are entitled to the same rights and privileges that in-person members are entitled to. As a result, regardless of whether or not I am specifically subbed in and whether one is an extra member fulfilling their duties as a member of Parliament and not a regular member of the committee, I would ask to be placed on the speaking list.
I would just note that I did not hear you use the gavel in the meeting.