Mr. Chairman, I'm opposed to the amendment. If the department wants to give us a briefing, I'm quite willing, anytime; that does not have to be done at a meeting. We've previously had briefings.
There's something else: the minister is never available for two hours; that seems to be a government policy. He will at least know the will of the committee, and if he wants to abide by it, he will be here for two hours. Schedules change and shift.