Thank you, Madam Chair.
I had a question, but I feel compelled to respond quickly to what Mr. Garrison said.
Number one, he mentions moving amendments. Conservatives did move an amendment. Some of my concerns stem from amendments that were moved by the NDP and the Liberals. When we were formulating our amendments, we didn't have the benefit of having those, so that's why I raised that question.
What's happening at other committees, I don't know, but I do know that this is the level of scrutiny that a bill of this magnitude should have. The idea that we would just blast through clause-by-clause on a bill that creates an entirely new commission, a different standard around the miscarriage of justice and different recourse.... In the context of our justice system now and the delays in it, I think it is appropriate to ask those questions.
The last time departmental officials and the minister were here was when they were introducing the bill to us. We had just seen the bill, and the minister was here to present it to us.
Now, we've had the benefit of witness testimony, and we have some questions about what's actually in the bill. That's part of our job. While in the past I would say people have probably commented on some things longer than necessary, on this bill I think these are all very valid questions.
I know that I, Mr. Caputo and Mr. Brock have presented a number of questions to the departmental officials, and if we could get some answers on those, I'd appreciate it.