I have not finished yet, Mr. Chairman. I was speaking while you were having your little side meeting.
I think it is quite simple. Members should be familiar with procedure. According to the standing orders, if we don't ask the government to respond to the report, that will in no way affect the business of the House, which can then vote on whether or not the report will be concurred in.
We won't let the Conservative government put one over on us this morning. We must simply state that we do not wish to have a response. As Mr. Bélanger clearly said, the government is free to respond to the report if it wishes to do so. But there will be no interference with the standing orders so that Parliament can vote on the report on the Court Challenges Program. A motion has already been introduced. It is clear, it states that we are not asking for a response from the government. We have voted on it. Therefore, the matter is closed.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman.