Hon. Pierrette Ringuette: I have a question in regard to this. Is there a reason why this particular Statutes Repeal Act report would be sent to the Legal Committee, and for them to report it in such a short period of time? I know they are quite a busy committee in regard to the bills they have to deal with.
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Senator Ringuette: Okay, then let me phrase that in a debate manner.
It seems not very often that we get such kinds of bills; my latest recollection is about 10 or 12 years ago. Yes, I believe that probably the Legal Committee is a good committee to undertake such studies. However, I must admit that, in my mind, I look at the agenda of the Legal Committee in this debate, and I would question if it’s reasonable for this chamber to decide that —
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The Hon. the Speaker pro tempore: Is leave granted, honourable senators?
The Hon. the Speaker pro tempore: Is it your pleasure, honourable senators, to adopt the motion?
The Hon. the Speaker pro tempore: Is leave granted, honourable senators?