Evidence of meeting #26 for Science and Research in the 45th Parliament, 1st session. (The original version is on Parliament’s site, as are the minutes.) The winning word was witnesses.
A recording is available from Parliament.
Liberal
The Chair Liberal Salma Zahid
Yes, generally, it's based on the total number of witnesses, divided by the representation we have at the committee, but we didn't get many witnesses from the Conservatives for this study, and the tri-councils are not available. They are available on Thursday, March 12, but they are not available before that.
I can check with the clerk about whether we have any success with the additional list.
MP Noormohamed.
Liberal
Taleeb Noormohamed Liberal Vancouver Granville, BC
Just on this, the idea of having a meeting for the sake of having a meeting is not particularly productive. If we have witnesses, by all means we should be here and should give them the due time—no question about it.
I don't know about my colleagues, but I think time spent here waiting when we don't have witnesses could be spent dealing with constituents or with other things. We could go out and argue about something else. I mean, there are lots of options available to us. I just want to make sure that we're maximizing everyone's time.
Liberal
The Chair Liberal Salma Zahid
The notice for Thursday's meeting has gone out, with one hour of committee business and three witnesses.
Liberal
The Chair Liberal Salma Zahid
We will see what response we get for March 9. Based on that, we will let you know.
Is it the will of the committee to adjourn?