Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Actually, on the same point of order, I would just like to add, for the record, that I am just as surprised as my colleague Mr. Bachrach. I would also like to express my disappointment that the Minister has refused to appear today.
I do have questions for both witnesses and I look forward to hearing their answers. However, in terms of procedure, I think it is important in the future for all members of the committee to be informed when requests to appear are made. I am not making this a housekeeping motion for the time being. It may be necessary for the operation of the committee, but for now this is a personal request.