The Hon. the Speaker pro tempore: Senator Deacon, you are out of time to answer the question. Are you requesting leave to answer this question?

Senator C. Deacon: Five more minutes, if the chamber is so agreeable. I do not think that I will need it all.

The Hon. the Speaker pro tempore: Senator Deacon, in order to answer the question, are you asking for leave for five more minutes?

Senator C. Deacon: Yes, please.

The Hon. the Speaker pro tempore: Senator Deacon, I’m sorry, but I have to interrupt you. We have to move forward for the vote on Bill S-5.

I believe that there is agreement on a bell.

Honourable senators, it being 5:15 p.m., I must interrupt the proceeding. Pursuant to rule 9-6, the bells will ring to call in the senators for the taking of a deferred vote at 5:30 p.m. on the motions responding to the message on Bill S-5.

Call in the senators.

On the Order:

Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Gold, P.C., seconded by the Honourable Senator LaBoucane-Benson:

That, in relation to Bill S-5, An Act to amend the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, to make related amendments to the Food and Drugs Act and to repeal the Perfluorooctane Sulfonate Virtual Elimination Act, the Senate agree to the amendments made by the House of Commons; and

That a message be sent to the House of Commons to acquaint that house accordingly.

The Hon. the Speaker pro tempore: Senator Deacon, you have a question?

The Hon. the Speaker pro tempore: Senator Deacon, your time has expired. Are you asking for five more minutes?

Senator C. Deacon: Yes, if it is the wish of the chamber.

The Hon. the Speaker pro tempore: Senator Bellemare has a question. Senator Deacon, would you take a question?

Senator C. Deacon: Absolutely, thank you.

The Hon. the Speaker pro tempore: Senator Deacon, your time is up. We have still two senators who want to ask questions.

Would you like to ask for more time?

Senator C. Deacon: That would be great, Your Honour, if the chamber so chooses.