The Hon. the Speaker: Honourable senators, yesterday we heard from the two candidates for the position of Speaker pro tempore, and the Clerk provided all senators with information by email on to how to vote. This information was recirculated earlier today to all senators who had not yet voted.

I would like to thank all senators who have taken the time to vote and would remind senators who have not yet done so that you have until 6 p.m. today to do so. Furthermore, the Clerk will be in his office from shortly after adjournment today until 6 p.m. should you wish to contact him directly.

The Hon. the Speaker: My apologies. I understand Senator Martin had a supplementary question.

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

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

The Hon. the Speaker: Do you agree, honourable senators, that this bill be read the third time now?

The Hon. the Speaker: Senator Dalphond’s time is up. If he wants to ask for more time and we have leave to go back, you can. If you are opposed to leave, honourable senators, please say no. Leave is granted. Did you want to ask for more time, Senator Dalphond?

The Hon. the Speaker: Five minutes. If you’re opposed to leave, please say no. Leave is granted.

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The Hon. the Speaker: Senator Gagné, would you take a question?

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

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

The Hon. the Speaker: Excuse me, Senator Miville-Dechêne, but I have to interrupt you.

(At 4 p.m., pursuant to the order adopted by the Senate earlier this day, the Senate adjourned until 2 p.m., tomorrow.)

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

(On motion of Senator Miville-Dechêne, bill referred to the Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs.)

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