Mr. Chair, getting back to something I mentioned earlier, the committee must take into account a new reality, namely the representational nature of the members of the steering committee. It is important for us to represent our political parties. When we serve on a committee, we do so as MPs on behalf of our political party.
As for this motion respecting the composition of the subcommittee, I see that there would a one representative of each political party, including the three opposition parties. That means three representatives of the opposition for six committee members: Ms. Black, who would be representing herself, Mr. Bachand, who would be representing two people, and Mr. Wilfert, who would be representing three people. We also have a hybrid chair, someone who must stand by and who represents five other people.
As I see it, the steering committee should reflect the composition of the main committee. A member of our party should have a voice on the steering committee, for the two reasons that I have already outlined. First of all, even though he is from the same political party as us, the Chair must be able to assume the role of Chair. It is not the duty of the Chair to remain neutral, but rather to act as an arbitrator in committee, in addition to representing his colleagues.