What I understand, Madam Chair, is that you are breaking a rule. The rule is that the first motion to be received by the clerk is debated first. Therefore, you are breaking a rule, and I find this undemocratic. I am sorry, Madam Chair, I do not understand why you are saying my motion would open an lengthy debate, because members of this committee have already participated in a debate on pay equity in another committee. We all agreed — perhaps not everyone, but the majority of opposition members agreed — to table a motion on pay equity. You are saying that we did not discuss this subject, whereas, indeed, it was discussed. In fact, you yourself have tabled reports dealing with pay equity. Madam Chair, I am wondering what exactly is going on.
On May 30th, 2006. See this statement in context.