Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order. On Friday I sent letters to the Prime Minister, the Leader of the Official Opposition, and the Speaker's office requesting an emergency debate on the Bosnian situation. I believe that Canadians are totally outraged by the lack of action and the lack of information.
I rise and ask for unanimous consent to suspend the business of the House for today and begin an immediate emergency debate on this issue. Canadian troops are being held hostage and are in imminent danger. It is therefore vital that Parliament immediately deal with this issue.
I realize that the BQ has asked for unanimous consent to begin debate at 6 p.m., but given the urgency of the situation I do not believe we should wait any longer. We need a debate now and I am asking for that decision now.