Thank you, Madam Chair.
Yes, my son is at home with me. Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it's not always possible to find babysitters. It can make things a little complicated, and I hope it doesn't cause too much inconvenience. I will speak more slowly and try to stay on track.
In my opinion, it's important that we get to the bottom of this to really understand what happened. That is why I support the motion. We are asking Katie Telford, the Prime Minister's chief of staff, to appear, and it seems that she may be able to shed some light on the story.
When we have finished this study, it's important that people do not get the impression that we have taken half measures and cut corners. It's important that we do everything we need to do to submit a report for the victims. However, we can, at the same time, make recommendations on behalf of the victims and properly do the work that falls to our committee.
I would like to say that I am deeply disappointed and in disbelief over the developments in the past few weeks. It feels as though both the government and the Prime Minister are adjusting their version of events as witnesses appear before the committee. Sadly, that kind of behaviour does not foster trust. When serious situations like this arise, the least we can do is be transparent and put our cards on the table, whether we have something to be ashamed of or not.
That is why I don't intend to let this go. Several individuals will have things to say at today's meeting and I will be pleased to hear from them. However, I hope we can make a decision today. It would be in everyone's interest that our committee's work move forward and not be hampered by a desire to keep certain witnesses from appearing, as has happened in the past.
I look forward to hearing what my colleagues have to say on the matter.