Thanks, Mr. Chair. It's good to be back with everyone this evening.
I want to start by reflecting on your opening comments, Mr. Chair, on both the pace of our review and the time that we have to do so.
Also, of course, happy birthday. I don't want to forget that.
On the pace of the review, I would note that lawful access and these types of proposals have been ongoing for over a decade. For that decade, this government has been in power, and I'll say respectfully that I'm not sympathetic to the argument that we should move at any pace other than what is necessary to consider the bill.
I think that's what you were getting at. We want to have a civil and substantive debate and address each part of the bill—part 1, part 2 and the various clauses—and give them the due consideration they need. If that requires additional time or additional resources, I would be open to further meetings and further opportunities to do that, because—