Thank you, Chair.
The reality is that, as government members constantly remind us, committees are masters of their own house. We determine how we want to proceed. I've moved a motion that suggests we do not constantly move in camera, that there be very precise reasons for doing so. I think Canadians have a right to know what happens in committee. Committees are an extension of the House. Why would we be willing to debate things publicly in the House but not be willing to have that kind of public scrutiny available to Canadians in committee?
I think the limitations that our motion proposes are suitable. Of course, we don't want to talk about contracts and contract negotiations in public. But I think for the kinds of things we're deciding here and how we proceed with committee business, Canadians have a right to know about those things. Why would we be afraid to talk to Canadians about whether we approve a motion on whether we want to set up a subcommittee on cooperatives or not? Why can Canadians not be privy to that conversation? I think this is a very straightforward and reasonable motion, which is why we gave notice of it. I think this is the perfect time to see whether we can pass this motion.