Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I know that you acted in good faith when you wanted to reserve a time slot.
We heard Commissioner Lucki and the minister on Monday, but I wasn't aware that we had slowed down our study of Bill C‑21. I thought we could continue meeting in our usual time slots this week.
What is really worrying me is that we are getting closer to the date that amendments have to be tabled. I don't know what the other parties think, but we are not quite ready yet. Procedures must be followed with the legislative clerks to ensure that our amendments are admissible. That is what is worrying me.
I understand that we want to speed up the study, but if I look at the last work plan that was submitted by the clerk, we still have plenty of dates in December. If some members are worried that we won't be able to finish our study on Bill C‑21 before the holiday break, I would answer that there are still quite a few time slots available during our regular committee hours.
We all agreed in good faith and we have discussed the motion for a few minutes now. Why the change without any consultations?
I am mainly worried about tabling the amendments. On which date will we be able to do so if we have a meeting Thursday evening? From what I understand, we are no longer meeting on November 17th.