The Hon. the Speaker pro tempore: Is it agreed, honourable senators?

The Hon. the Speaker pro tempore: I believe the nays have it.

The Hon. the Speaker pro tempore: All those opposed please say “nay.”

The Hon. the Speaker pro tempore: Do you have a question?

The Hon. the Speaker pro tempore: Are senators ready for the question?

The Hon. the Speaker pro tempore: Do we have people who have questions for Senator Downe? We have four minutes.

[Translation]

Senator Miville-Dechêne: Would you take a question, Senator Downe?

The Hon. the Speaker pro tempore: Is there an agreement on a bell? One-hour bell. The vote will occur at 4:45 p.m. Call in the senators.

Motion in amendment of the Honourable Senator Downe negatived on the following division:

The Hon. the Speaker pro tempore: Senator Downe, your time for debate is over. There are three more senators who wish to question you. Are you requesting five more minutes?

The Hon. the Speaker pro tempore: Senator Cardozo, we have just over one minute left. Do you want to take a question?

The Hon. the Speaker pro tempore: We are now resuming debate on the amendment. Senator Dawson, on debate on the amendment.

The Hon. the Speaker pro tempore: Any more senators on debate?

The Hon. the Speaker pro tempore: All those in favour of the motion please say “yea.”