I believe the last question for today...this could be a miracle. Shall the committee order a reprint of the bill as amended for the use of the House at report stage?

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Some hon. members

Agreed.

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Conservative

The Chair Conservative Dean Allison

Mr. Lessard.

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Bloc

Yves Lessard Bloc Chambly—Borduas, QC

Mr. Chairman, if we've dispensed completely with BIll C-303, I'd like to come back to a topic we discussed at the last meeting, namely the Summer Career Placements Program. If we're done studying this bill, then I'd like to move a motion, as I announced at our last meeting.

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Conservative

The Chair Conservative Dean Allison

We would need notice for that. The orders of the day were to talk about this bill. Since there's no motion before us right now, we're going to end the meeting, and we'll come back to these things if it's brought up or put on the agenda for future meetings.

It would have been nice if we had known. We could have moved through quickly and we could have started working on Bill C-284.

Mr. Savage, on a point of order.

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Liberal

Michael Savage Liberal Dartmouth—Cole Harbour, NS

At the last meeting I proposed an amendment to Mr. Lessard's amendment, and I agreed to withdraw it with the consent of the committee that I could bring it back on Thursday. I'd like to bring that back.

First of all, if I could, I'd like to commend you for the way you've handled this bill and the way you've kept us on track and done a very good job, Mr. Chair. Thank you for that.

But I wonder, can I present this motion now for consideration and quick adoption?

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Conservative

The Chair Conservative Dean Allison

I would suggest once again, because we're not on that committee business, that you would need unanimous consent to put the motion. If not, it has to be tabled within 48 hours. If you'd like to table it now, by all means, we can have a look at it on Tuesday, when we return.

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Liberal

Michael Savage Liberal Dartmouth—Cole Harbour, NS

Next Tuesday?

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Conservative

The Chair Conservative Dean Allison

We could start the meeting. If I'm not there, you guys can start without me. It will have to be a week Tuesday.

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Liberal

Michael Savage Liberal Dartmouth—Cole Harbour, NS

It was my understanding that the committee agreed that this could come back on Thursday, in consideration of pulling the amendment.

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Conservative

The Chair Conservative Dean Allison

Sure. Once again, we would need to see that amendment, so—

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Liberal

Michael Savage Liberal Dartmouth—Cole Harbour, NS

Can I get unanimous consent based on the goodwill and the honesty of all members in remembering that commitment?

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Conservative

The Chair Conservative Dean Allison

Sure. We can ask the question.

Is there unanimous consent for this motion?

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Conservative

Mike Lake Conservative Edmonton—Mill Woods—Beaumont, AB

Let's ask for two minutes to concur here with my colleagues. Is that fair enough?

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A voice

Thirty seconds.

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Conservative

Mike Lake Conservative Edmonton—Mill Woods—Beaumont, AB

Thirty seconds, maybe.

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NDP

Olivia Chow NDP Trinity—Spadina, ON

Mr. Chair, while they're conferring, I want to express my appreciation for your handling of this bill, and I thank you for the fact that we were able to deal with all the amendments within 40 minutes. Thank you for that.

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Conservative

The Chair Conservative Dean Allison

I want to thank the members for limiting their pontification on all the additional points. You guys have made this thing go quickly.

Mr. Lake.

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Conservative

Mike Lake Conservative Edmonton—Mill Woods—Beaumont, AB

I think you'll find that we'll give consent, because we did agree to that last time.