Once again, I thank the House leader of the official opposition, the hon. member for Laurier-Sainte-Marie, and the chief government whip, the hon. member for Glengarry-Prescott-Russell.
First of all, I want to address the amendment brought forward by the official opposition. I believe it is in order in terms of substance. As for its timeliness, that issue is being considered as we speak. Therefore, there is no amendment before the House at this moment.
As for the amendment proposed by the minister, I will take it under advisement based on the ruling I will give in the first case and also on whether it is in order.
I will read to you the text of the amendment proposed by the minister: "That the motion be amended by deleting the words "in 1985" and by substituting for those words the following: 'in the 1970s and in 1985 as outlined on page 150 of his book Straight from the Heart: "We'll put our faith in democracy. We'll convince the people that they should stay in Canada and we'll win". The whole matter is being considered, and the Speaker will give his ruling to the House as soon as possible.