Mr. Chair, going back to the point you made, this is for evidence, not for motions or anything of that nature. The opposition is arguing against themselves now, because they're saying “provided that at least four members are present, including two members of the opposition”. So if we don't have two, they can hold up committee evidence as well.
It is for evidence. I just don't understand why one member of the government being there to hear the evidence being presented by people who come in is such a big deal. I understand the other side of it, which is that government members could hold something up if it were a motion at a regular meeting, but this is evidence only, and reduced quorum. I just don't understand the position. It just doesn't make any sense to me.