I call the meeting back to order.
We're now back in session, and we're going to be moving into clause-by-clause. For this part of the meeting, we're going to go through a few reminders first for clause-by-clause consideration of Bill S-222.
One amendment has been submitted for this bill. Should members wish to submit further amendments during today's meeting, those amendments must be submitted in writing to the clerk of the committee. There's no need for a seconder to move an amendment. Once moved, you will need unanimous consent to withdraw it.
During debate on an amendment, members are permitted to move subamendments. These subamendments must also be submitted in writing. They do not require the approval of the mover of the amendment.
Once every clause has been voted on, the committee will vote on the title and on the bill as a whole.
Finally, the committee will have to order the chair to report the bill to the House. That report will contain only the text of any adopted amendments, as well as an indication of any deleted clauses.
We'll now move into the clause-by-clause portion.
(On clause 1)
We'll call the first clause. We have Mr. Simard's amendment.
Mr. Simard, if you'd like to speak to your amendment, we'll have the discussion on that.
It's over to you.