Mr. Chair, with your permission, before discussing Mr. Bell's motion, I'd like to raise a procedural matter.
I introduced a motion for Mr. Duchesneau and the President and CEO of ADM, Mr. Cherry, to appear before the committee. However, I have not had an answer. Since then, the committee has considered other motions on two occasions. I want to discuss the motions with my colleagues, but I would like us to make sure that the witnesses we have agreed to summon can appear.
I've spoken to the clerk. He told me that he had sent Mr. Duchesneau e-mails, but that he had not received any reply. That's a problem for me. I'd like someone to tell me that we've contacted Mr. Duchesneau and Mr. Cherry to ask them when they will be available so that we can set a deadline.
I want to discuss other subjects, but, if my subject is not addressed and if this is a way of pushing back the appearances of these witnesses, I will oppose my colleagues' motions, not because I disagree with them, but because I simply want to have mine examined.