Madam Chair, let me remind you that on October 1, when we passed this motion, the committee meeting was public. As a member of Parliament on the committee, I have the right to speak on this subject.
I just want to reassure the people listening to us who are worried. I'm not looking to waste anyone's time right now. I even find it unfortunate that the witnesses here today are witnessing our discussions.
I honestly thought we were going to deal with this at six o'clock. Before starting the meeting, I even told my colleagues that I was ready for us to make the meeting public so that people could listen to us and record all our discussions.
I would like your co-operation in simply expressing myself for a minute and conveying to the scientific community a message that has resonated with me as a member and vice-chair of this committee.
I want the scientific community to hear us, because they are currently worried. I just want to reassure them on the original intent of the motion.