As much as I didn't like it as chair, I would have to live with the rules as they are. At the last minute in a public meeting, if any of the members who have the floor decide to move a motion or speak to it, I can't interrupt them. I have to do my job as chair to the best of my ability.
Right now, we're wasting valuable time. I know everyone has good questions. Hold on, maybe I misspoke. Let's say instead that we're wasting valuable time with the esteemed witnesses from Statistics Canada. I would like us to hear from them, if possible.
Is it the will of the committee to let them begin their testimony?