The Hon. the Speaker pro tempore: Senator Carignan, will you answer questions? You have two minutes.
The Hon. the Speaker pro tempore: Senator Carignan, I respect the point you have raised, which is nearly a point of order. I would remind you that Speaker Furey delivered a ruling on this matter last week.
[English]
The Hon. the Speaker pro tempore: I did not understand Senator Carignan to say that he was rising on a point of order, but I will ask for the sake of argument and openness.
[Translation]
Senator Carignan, do you wish to raise a point of order on this matter?
The Hon. the Speaker pro tempore: First, Senator Carignan is asking for leave of the Senate to have five more minutes of speaking time. Do honourable senators agree?
The Hon. the Speaker pro tempore: Pardon the interruption, Senator Carignan. Are you asking for five more minutes?
The Hon. the Speaker pro tempore: Do you have a question, Senator Carignan?