The Hon. the Speaker pro tempore: Those opposed to the motion will please say “nay.”
The Hon. the Speaker pro tempore: Those in favour of the motion will please say “yea.”
The Hon. the Speaker pro tempore: Do we have agreement on the bell? Call in the senators for 4:53 p.m.
Motion in amendment of the Honourable Senator Boisvenu negatived on the following division:
On the Order:
Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator McCallum, seconded by the Honourable Senator Mégie, for the second reading of Bill S-218, An Act to amend the Department for Women and Gender Equality Act.
The Hon. the Speaker pro tempore: Senator Plett, Senator Dalphond has a question. Would you agree to answer a question?
The Hon. the Speaker pro tempore: I believe the “nays” have it.
And two honourable senators having risen:
The Hon. the Speaker pro tempore: Is it your pleasure to adopt the motion in amendment?
The Hon. the Speaker pro tempore: Senator Gold, would you answer a question?
The Hon. the Speaker pro tempore: Are honourable senators ready for the question?