Thank you very much, Mr. Chair.
I believe that the timeliness of the production of these documents is a really important piece of how this committee functions. This isn't to cast any kind of shame against the government or the bureaucrats who are in charge of this, but it is a concern that I think should be followed up on.
At the very least, I think this committee should note its displeasure by a letter at least, Mr. Chair, if you would be so willing as to find a way to express our displeasure with this fact, because it is delaying our work. If it's a matter of timing, if it's a matter of an innocent mistake or if it's a matter of just not having enough time, that's okay too, but we expect a response. I think it's only appropriate that this committee have a response in writing from those responsible, to help us understand why this delay exists and so that we don't just cast judgment as to why we think it is not present with us today.
I think a response from the department is in order for this, because, as Mr. McCauley mentioned, it is becoming a pattern in other committees as well, and it's of concern to the duties and operations of Parliament.