Thank you, Mr. Chair.
First, we believe that clause 54, which we are discussing here, is an important issue. In fact, we have addressed it in the House and outside the House on several occasions.
That said, the NDP's concern is the time we have already given to consideration of this bill. Since November, we have been trying to propose a clear and efficient agenda, to find a balance that both allows amendments to the bill to be proposed and allows us to move forward. We believe the proposed debate on clause 54 would significantly prolong consideration of the bill, that being something that we are already seriously concerned about. We think it is important that the committee refer the bill to the Senate as soon as possible, so that it comes back before the House of Commons before the end of June. The communities have been clear on this subject: they are despairing and we have to move forward.
I would like to clarify our position. Yesterday, we sent a motion to the clerk. We intend to support adding 6.5 hours of meeting, but we do not want to continue the debate on...