Mr. Chair, although I agree that we should invite the minister, I have to remind you that that the department is currently negotiating with the provinces. Mr. Choquette is aware of that. The discussions are in camera, since the parties do not want to disclose information before the agreements are worked out.
I see that you did not include a date in your motion, Mr. Choquette. I think we could give the chair an opportunity to check with the minister when he would be available to appear. We would let the minister determine the date of the appearance.
If that were the case, I would have no issue with it. Do we agree on that? The minister would determine the time, and it would be up to the chair to contact him.