Mr. Chair, I rise on a point of order. You raised this issue earlier with the minister.
There is meant to be some level of equivalency. That is how committee of the whole is guided. We have had some latitude from the opposition in not interrupting the minister prior, but we are going to be here for some time. When the questions are put, there is meant to be some equivalency from the minister in terms of the answers that are given. Simply ragging the puck through the process does not help anybody. It certainly does not help us in getting the answers that we seek.
I would remind you, Mr. Chair, and I would remind the minister through you, that equivalency is an important guide for committee of the whole. It allows some fairness in the debate so that members can get through a series of questions.