With all due respect, Mr. Chair, I really do care about the integrity of this entire process.
I want to turn your attention, Mr. Chair, to section 116 of the Standing Orders. If we look at subsection 2(a), the standing order dealing with end of debate says:
Unless a time limit has been adopted by the committee or by the House, the Chair of a standing, special or legislative committee may not bring a debate to an end while there are members present who still wish to participate. A decision of the Chair in this regard may not be subject to an appeal to the committee.
Then it says:
(b) A violation of paragraph (a) of this section may be brought to the attention of the Speaker by any member and the Speaker shall have the power to rule on the matter. If, in the opinion of the Speaker, such violation has occurred, the Speaker may order that all subsequent proceedings in relation to the said violation be nullified.
Mr. Chair, this bill is a very important one, and I don't want anything to affect the integrity of the bill. I would like a point of clarification on this Standing Order and how it's been applied during this hearing.