I have to cut you off, Mr. Caputo.
I have a ruling to make before we open up the debate on CPC-2.
As you know, Bill C‑8 amends the Telecommunications Act by giving new powers to the Governor in Council and the minister to issue orders under subsections 15(1) and 15(2).
The purpose of amendment CPC‑2 is to amend the bill by requiring that the Governor in Council and the minister obtain legal authorization before issuing these orders, which could be subject to court-imposed conditions.
As stated in section 16.74 of the House of Commons Procedure and Practice, fourth edition: “An amendment to a bill that was referred to a committee after second reading is out of order if it is beyond the scope and principle of the bill.”
It is the chair's opinion that the introduction of judicial authorization prior to the issuance of orders is a new concept that goes beyond the scope of the bill. Therefore, I rule this amendment inadmissible.
Mr. Caputo.