Essentially, what I have to say is intended to complement the routine motions. I am not planning to introduce formal motions, but I do want to bring to your attention that, on occasion, ministers' appearances have not been televised. In my view, when the committee has the privilege of receiving a minister, it is always in the public interest that the hearing be televised. I bring this to your attention, Mr. Chair, so that it may be taken into consideration when we have notices of motion on this matter.
I would also like to point out to members that, in a previous session, the Standing Committee on Official Languages tabled a report without requesting a response from the government, which is unfortunate. It had to do with the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage. It seems to me that, unless otherwise specified, a government response should automatically be requested within 30 days of a report being tabled. Again, it is in the public interest.
These two points remind us how important good motions are to ensure that the committee is as effective as possible, in the public interest.