Thank you very much, Mr. Chair.
I apologize. I'm having some technical difficulties. I've moved closer to my modem, but that may also mean that I'm closer to my toddlers, and they might be coming in very soon. I do apologize in advance to everyone.
I'm a little disappointed that we're moving this motion now. I agree with Ms. Kusie that we should be setting aside committee business, but I guess it's not surprising that we're doing this when labour is here to testify.
We don't have an objection to the minister appearing or to members of committee appearing. The only request we would make—and we hope it's a friendly amendment—is that the clerk work with the minister's office to find a time, and that we don't necessarily set a timeline.
As I messaged Ms. Kusie earlier today, the minister is happy to come to the committee in and around that time. We just want to find a time that works both for the minister and for the committee, rather than setting the firm deadline. If we can change the language to say “as soon as possible” or that “the clerk will work with the minister's office to find time”, we're happy to support that motion and the officials coming to committee.