The Hon. the Speaker: Honourable senators, I wish to draw your attention to the presence in the gallery of Theo Darie Schulze Torres, who is accompanied by his family and representatives of Make-A-Wish Canada. They are the guests of the Honourable Senator Ravalia.

On behalf of all honourable senators, I welcome you to the Senate of Canada.

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

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

The Hon. the Speaker: Honourable senators, I wish to draw your attention to the presence in the gallery of Michel Patrice, Deputy Clerk, Administration of the House of Commons since August 2017. As many honourable senators will recall, prior to his taking on that role, he served this institution for many years, beginning as a committee clerk, and then taking on a number of roles within the Office of the Law Clerk, culminating in his own appointment as Law Clerk and Parliamentary Counsel, and a member of our Executive Committee.

Throughout his time in both chambers, he has been known for his calm demeanour and his wise counsel, and has been a trusted source of advice for senators and staff alike.

Next week, Michel will be retiring, and I would ask honourable colleagues to join me in expressing our appreciation for his long service to Parliament in general, and the Senate in particular.

The Hon. the Speaker: Honourable senators, I wish to remind you that yesterday the Senate adopted an order to govern the times for questions and responses during Question Period. Pursuant to the order, when we do not have a minister with us, a senator’s initial question is limited to one minute, and the answer to another minute. The senator can then ask one supplementary question of at most 30 seconds, with the answer limited to the same duration.

The reading clerk will stand 10 seconds before the expiry of these times.

Is it also agreed that, if a senator has started a question, they be allowed to continue with their supplementary question and to receive the answer without being interrupted by the expiration of the time for Question Period?

The Hon. the Speaker: Honourable senators, I wish to draw your attention to the presence in the gallery of members of the Korean-Canadian community of British Columbia. They are the guests of the Honourable Senator Martin.

On behalf of all honourable senators, I welcome you to the Senate of Canada.

The Hon. the Speaker: Honourable senators, I wish to draw your attention to the presence in the gallery of Ms. Crescence Ottou, Mayor of Bikok, Cameroon. She is the guest of the Honourable Senator Gerba.

On behalf of all honourable senators, I welcome you to the Senate of Canada.

The Hon. the Speaker: Honourable senators, I wish to draw your attention to the presence in the gallery of David Brazil, Leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Newfoundland and Labrador. He is the guest of the Honourable Senator Wells.

On behalf of all honourable senators, I welcome you to the Senate of Canada.

The Hon. the Speaker: Honourable senators, I wish to draw your attention to the presence in the gallery of Stefan Marquis and Colin Anderson from the Leeds Grenville Paramedic Service. They are the guests of the Honourable Senator Boyer.

On behalf of all honourable senators, I welcome you to the Senate of Canada.

The Hon. the Speaker: Thank you, Senator Martin.

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

The Hon. the Speaker: Honourable senators, it is moved by the Honourable Senator Martin, seconded by the Honourable Senator Plett, that further debate be adjourned until the next sitting of the Senate. Is it your pleasure, honourable senators, to adopt the motion?

The Hon. the Speaker: Your time is up, Senator Gold.

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