I would point out that while I am mindful of the comments of both Mr. Dubé and Ms. May regarding the U.K. experience, it did take roughly 20 years for that jurisdiction to evolve from an appointment-based committee to an elected model. Obviously this bill, once passed, will have a review provision. I don't think there's any assumption that in perpetuity the committee will always remain as it is right now.
The second thing I would point out is that based on the language put forward by Mr. Rankin, as articulated through Mr. Dubé, the chair of the committee would be disqualified by virtue of membership in one party, which seems to run also contrary to the spirit of having an inclusive committee of parliamentarians.
Thank you, Mr. Chair.