Mr. Laframboise is correct. He did circulate this motion at the last meeting, because I know I have it on file. The problem is that it wasn't formalized. Until I got to this meeting I didn't know it was going to be on the agenda for today.
I've been encouraged by the work of this committee, quite frankly, simply because I don't see some of the pettiness here that I've seen at my other committee. In the interest of preserving that good will, give us an opportunity to consult with the minister before we address this here at the table. We may be able to concur with this motion, and it would strengthen Mr. Carrier's cause.
Just as a side point, is it typically appropriate to underline words in motions? I just want clarification for my edification in the future. Would it be underlined in a report to the House? I'm not trying to be nitpicky; I'm just not sure that's appropriate.
Mr. Laframboise is correct. That motion was circulated at the last meeting, so it's not as if he is doing something underhanded. It was in my file, but we never got the formal notice of it, just for the record.