Hon. Raymonde Gagné (Legislative Deputy to the Government Representative in the Senate): Honourable senators, I give notice that, at the next sitting of the Senate, I will move:

That, when the Senate next adjourns after the adoption of this motion, it do stand adjourned until Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at 2 p.m.

[English]

The Hon. the Speaker: Honourable senators, when shall this bill be read the second time?

(On motion of Senator Ravalia, bill placed on the Orders of the Day for second reading two days hence.)

The Hon. the Speaker: Do you wish to speak or ask a question, Senator Dupuis?

The Hon. the Speaker: You have one minute left, Senator MacDonald.

The Hon. the Speaker: Senator MacDonald, your time has expired. Are you asking for five minutes to answer questions?

The Hon. the Speaker: Is leave granted, honourable senators?

The Hon. the Speaker: Leave is granted to answer this question.