Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman, and I would also like to thank my colleagues on the committee for giving me this opportunity to ask a question.
First of all, I must congratulate the parliamentary secretary for sharing her enthusiasm with us and with our witnesses. I share this enthusiasm too. I must also inform the committee that I am not in agreement with the tone that the member for Gatineau took when he asked his questions.
That being said, I think that out of respect for all the members of this committee and for all parliamentarians from all sides of the House—