I apologize. I wanted us to have a look at it in writing before we placed judgment on this.
As far as the actual amendments are concerned, or the purpose of what you're doing, you may be right on target, but you're wide of the mark. You're going to have to wait, sir, is what I'm trying to tell you. As you know, it is common practice for us to take this all in sequential order by clause. What we're saying to you is.... This is what I mean by saying that your amendments are fine, but they just found a wrong home.
What I can suggest to you is that there's nothing wrong with doing amendments from the floor, as I'm sure you all know. However, you may want to try, for the sake of guidance, following BQ-25. That might be the right place for what it is you hope to do. What I am proposing.... I understand what you're saying. You've put it in the right church; you've just selected the wrong pew. After BQ-25, if you wish to make a motion from the floor, you can.
That being said, we normally do not debate any rulings from the chair—I shouldn't say “normally”; we don't. However, there is a remedy by which, if you don't agree with me, you can do so.
What I have to do right now is move on to the speakers list, following the ruling. Folks, I am assuming.... I do have a speakers list. We just finished G-11.1 as amended. Mr. Rayes proposed something that I have to rule out of order, or may I say out of place. Now we move on.
Mr. Champoux.