Official Languages Committee on Dec. 12th, 2006

[Vivian Barbot, Bloc, Papineau, QC]

It is up to the committee to decide whether it is admissible or not. Allow me to explain.

We introduced the first motion within the required time, in due form. The Conservatives are telling us that it is not admissible because the “Fund” does not exist. We can, as a committee, decide to amend it.

[The Chair, Conservative, Guy Lauzon]

But if it is not admissible, we cannot amend it.

[Vivian Barbot, Bloc, Papineau, QC]

But why would it not be admissible? That is the point on which I am in disagreement with you.

[Pablo Rodriguez, Liberal, Honoré-Mercier, QC]

I think that we are playing with words. It was admissible.

[The Chair, Conservative, Guy Lauzon]

You told me that it was not.

[Yvon Godin, NDP, Acadie—Bathurst, NB]

It is.

[Pierre Lemieux, Conservative, Glengarry—Prescott—Russell, ON]

We took a decision.

[Vivian Barbot, Bloc, Papineau, QC]

No, we are discussing it.

[The Chair, Conservative, Guy Lauzon]

There could be a call.

[Pierre Lemieux, Conservative, Glengarry—Prescott—Russell, ON]

It's simple: 48 hours notice is required.

[The Chair, Conservative, Guy Lauzon]

Are there any other questions?

[Vivian Barbot, Bloc, Papineau, QC]

We're talking about 48 hours notice when we're ending tomorrow morning. You're making fun of me.

[The Chair, Conservative, Guy Lauzon]

The committee is adjourned.