This is a long ruling and I understand copies will be available for anyone who wishes to have it in writing, almost instantly if not already. There are 27 motions in amendment standing on the notice paper for the report stage of Bill C-53.
Motions Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 21 will be grouped for debate but voted on as follows: (a) a vote on Motion No. 8 applies to Motion No. 10; (b) an affirmative vote on Motion No.
8 obviates the necessity of the question being put on Motions Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9 and 21; (c) on the other hand, a negative vote on Motion No. 8 necessitates the question being put on Motions Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7; (i) a vote on Motion No. 1 applies to Motion No. 9; and (ii) a vote on Motion No. 5 applies to Motion No. 21.
Motions Nos. 11, 12 and 13 will be grouped for debate but voted on as follows:
(a) Motion No. 11 will be voted on separately.
(b) An affirmative vote on Motion No. 12 obviates the necessity of the question being put on Motion No. 13.
(c) On the other hand, a negative vote on Motion No. 12 necessitates the question being put on Motion No. 13.
Motions Nos. 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 and 19 will be grouped for debate but voted on as follows: (a) a vote on Motion No. 14 applies to Motions Nos. 15, 16, 18 and 19; (b) an affirmative vote on Motion No. 14 obviates the necessity of the question being put on Motion No. 17; (c) on the other hand, a negative vote on Motion No. 14 necessitates the question being put on Motion No. 17.
Motions Nos. 20 and 23 will be grouped for debate. A vote on Motion No. 20 applies to Motion No. 23.
Motion No. 22 will be debated and voted on separately.
Motions Nos. 24, 25, 26 and 27 will be grouped for debate. A vote on Motion No. 24 applies to Motions Nos. 25, 26 and 27.
I will now propose Motions Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 21 to the House.