Procedure and House Affairs committee  Thank you very much.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  I didn’t give any details on the next steps. Beyond decommissioning the building, we need to conduct some investigative work. That will give us information on the building’s condition, mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, and other structural elements. I can tell you that

Procedure and House Affairs committee  We need to open up the walls and floors to see their internal structure.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  The plan actually comes from the Board of Internal Economy. The plan had to be presented to and discussed with the Board of Internal Economy, which then had to provide direction. That direction was provided at our last meeting.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  A discussion took place, and the Board of Internal Economy gave us direction. Discussions took place and a decision was made. I am very glad for the direct involvement and ongoing engagement of members.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  Unfortunately, I don’t have a crystal ball. I wouldn’t want to speculate as to whether it will be sooner or later. We’ll see. It will become clearer as the work progresses.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  For historic buildings and projects of this magnitude, it’s always possible to come up with better projections or guesses. I prefer to deal in facts, because I like to know that, when I say something, it’s based on research and science, as opposed to average-based data for simila

Procedure and House Affairs committee  We have a very high-level plan. The experts and other stakeholders know exactly what has to be done to deliver a successful project. There are very high-level steps, and those working on the project know exactly where the process is headed. Neither we nor the experts know all the

Procedure and House Affairs committee  Thank you.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  It's probably too early right now.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  We know it's Canadian bedrock, so we know there's going to be blasting.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  For example, I know that the Library of Parliament is thinking of maybe having some interpretation services in that facility, but I've never heard anything about the museum.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  I would suggest that the government is also represented on the board with the ministers who are on the board. Without getting into their own internal way of functioning, I would suggest that there are members of cabinet on the board.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  We have the House leader, who is on the board, and also right now Mr. LeBlanc. We also have the whip.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  Thank you for your question, Ms. Lapointe. In response to your first question about the suggested plan, that's only one option to demonstrate that the potential increase in the number of members of Parliament in the House of Commons must be taken into account. The intent is ind