The Hon. the Speaker pro tempore: Those opposed to the motion to adjourn the debate and who are in the Senate chamber will please say “nay.”

The Hon. the Speaker pro tempore: Honourable senators, we now move to debate.

Senator Plett: Question.

The Hon. the Speaker pro tempore: Senator Griffin on debate.

The Hon. the Speaker pro tempore: I believe the “yeas” have it.

(On motion of Senator Griffin, debate adjourned, on division.)

[Translation]

The Hon. the Speaker pro tempore: There is already a “no.”

The Hon. the Speaker pro tempore: Senator Galvez, I must interrupt you. You will have 12 minutes remaining in the next sitting.

The Hon. the Speaker pro tempore: Senator Cotter, we have three senators who would like to ask questions. Would you accept questions? You have barely two minutes.

The Hon. the Speaker pro tempore: Senator Cotter, Senator Griffin and Senator Tannas wish to ask questions. Are you asking for five more minutes?

Senator Plett: No.

The Hon. the Speaker pro tempore: Senator McPhedran, I’m afraid your time has expired.

Senator McPhedran: I ask for some additional time, please.

The Hon. the Speaker pro tempore: Senator Moncion, there appear to be two senators who wish to ask questions. Would you take some questions?

The Hon. the Speaker pro tempore: It is moved by the Honourable Senator Griffin, seconded by the Honourable Senator White, that further debate be adjourned to the next sitting of the Senate. If you oppose adjourning debate, please say “no.”

The Hon. the Speaker pro tempore: Those in favour of the motion and who are in the Senate chamber will please say “yea.”

The Hon. the Speaker pro tempore: “Yea” that you agree to adjourn the debate? The motion is to adjourn the debate, to which, Senator Plett, you said, “No.” Now we are asking the chamber.

Those in favour of the motion to adjourn the debate and who are in the Senate chamber will please say “yea.”

The Hon. the Speaker pro tempore: Senator McPhedran is asking for five more minutes. Is there any objection? Go ahead, Senator McPhedran.

[Translation]

Senator McPhedran: It’s an honour for me to carry the torch once again for a fair and inclusive democracy.

[English]

Honourable colleagues, our young leaders are mature enough, engaged and informed members of our society. The decision-making table will be a more effective place if they are with us there. They are our partners and crucial contributors in the growth and vitality of our institutions. Extending to them the right to vote is a smart, low-cost, high-yield investment in strengthening our democracy. Please, let’s hear what they and international experts have to share with us at committee. Please join with me in inviting young Canadians to our table. Thank you, meegwetch.

The Hon. the Speaker pro tempore: Senator Moncion, it is now 6 p.m. Pursuant to rule 3-3(1) and the order adopted on November 25, 2021, I’m obliged to leave the chair until 7 p.m. unless there is leave that the sitting continue.

Accordingly, the sitting is suspended until 7 p.m.

(The sitting of the Senate was suspended.)

(The sitting of the Senate was resumed.)

[English]

On the Order:

Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Moncion, seconded by the Honourable Senator Dean, for the second reading of Bill S-215, An Act respecting measures in relation to the financial stability of post-secondary institutions.

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

The Hon. the Speaker pro tempore: Is it your pleasure, honourable senators, to adopt the motion?