I have a point of clarification here. You ruled that it was in order. I expressed surprise that the chair did that in light of your previous rulings. You gave me the floor. This committee heard robust submissions from me, from Mr. Baber and, I believe, from Mr. Gill.
Several Liberal members, in the spirit of collaboration.... The Prime Minister is quite proud of saying that his new Liberal government, notwithstanding the manufactured majority, is prepared to work with opposition. I was optimistic. In fact, if you recall, Chair, I was thanking my Liberal colleagues for even considering the prospect of supporting this.
I had discussions with the parliamentary secretary. We agreed to afford the Liberal Party members as much time as they needed to contemplate their position. Literally 10 minutes ago, I asked the parliamentary secretary if she had landed on a position. She said, “No, wait and see.”
Now you drop this bomb on our lap, Chair, reversing your earlier decision to rule it within scope. I am extremely disappointed.