Before we get into the debate, there is one last thing I want to bring to your attention.
At our last meeting, I told you that I was going to explore options for meeting dates to expedite the process, including during the parliamentary break. Our clerk, Ms. Legault, has done the work and has been able to secure some meeting dates. I asked that we hold block meetings. In other words, instead of holding meetings twice a week, we would hold back-to-back meetings on the same day. This is on the condition that the committee members are available, of course. So it would be April 5, which is next Wednesday, from 10 a.m. to noon and from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. We would sit for one day during that week. Then we would have the following Thursday, April 13, from 10 a.m. to noon and from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
I would like us to take a few minutes to talk about this.
If we could keep to this schedule, we could complete the study of Bill C-13 before our clerk gives birth to her child. We asked that the study be completed before that because our goal is to keep her with us until the end.
So I'm opening the floor up for debate or questions. I, for one, am really willing to make that sacrifice. If things go well today, we may even finish the whole thing in one of these blocks.
Mr. Généreux, the floor is yours.