Obviously, I have received the letter from the hon. member for Richmond—Arthabaska and I have also heard his arguments today concerning the urgency of this matter.
Normally, because there is a committee report on this subject and therefore there will be a debate on the concurrence motion, I would disregard a request of this nature. However, at this point the report is in but the committee has requested a response from the government, and we are waiting for that response. But it is not necessary to wait until April 10, because that may be a little too far away.
I therefore believe that this is an urgent matter. The hon. member has explained his arguments clearly today. Accordingly, I will allow the debate this evening, after the time of adjournment.