Thank you, Mr. Chair.
We are going to have to take the same amount time that suspending for a few minutes would have taken. Actually, it's clear that we'll continue to find configurations that work.
I am a little disappointed that the government did not vote earlier as it had indicated, while it had accepted the process. Now, we are presenting an option that, as Mr. Bélanger rightly said, is closer to what it was when there was a minority government. Actually, it gives the Liberal Party's only member four turns. The four NDP members will be able to speak if we have four rounds. The Conservatives will be entitled to four rounds for their six members.
It's favourable for the Liberal Party. I don't think that we can accept this amendment because the Conservative members won't have the opportunity to ask questions. One principle is important: there needs to be a balance. It's difficult in this case, but we are still looking for a format. That's why I suggested that we suspend a few minutes ago. I think we're going to spend some time discussing this second format, which has advantages and disadvantages. It will be easier to resolve these issues the way we usually do, with a brief discussion around the table. Mr. Bélanger's proposal contains some major aspects, but it contains some gaps as well. We are still looking for something fair and that requires the committee to be involved.