The Hon. the Speaker: Honourable senators, it’s a few minutes before 2:30 when Question Period is due to begin. With leave of the Senate, we can begin now and finish at 3:28. Is leave granted, honourable senators?

The Hon. the Speaker: Honourable senators, it’s a few minutes before 2:30 when Question Period is due to begin. With leave of the Senate, we can begin now and finish at 3:28. Is leave granted, honourable senators?

The Hon. the Speaker: Senator Bellemare, your time is up. Are you asking for five more minutes to finish?

The Hon. the Speaker: Senator Bellemare, your time is up. Are you asking for five more minutes to finish?

The Hon. the Speaker: Senator Bellemare, your time is up. Are you asking for five more minutes to finish?