Thank you, Ms. McPherson.
I do want to advise that there was some discussion around the admissibility of this amendment. My view is that the amendment is admissible, so we'll proceed on it. Of course, that's always subject to a possible appeal to the Speaker if there are those who think I made the wrong decision.
If this amendment is adopted, it will preclude the Bloc amendment, which was distributed this morning, from being moved.
I will now open the speakers list if there is further debate. I have Mr. Brunelle-Duceppe and Mr. Oliphant. If any others want to speak, please indicate that.
We'll start with Mr. Brunelle-Duceppe.