Mr. Speaker, my point of order concerns the arrangements for the debate this afternoon which will begin later on.
The standing orders of the House were drafted to accommodate three parties in this House. The electorate has of course sent five.
I am seeking unanimous consent to put forward a motion to alter the arrangements for the putting of amendments and subamendments to the budget debate. This would have the effect of keeping the Reform amendment before the House until the final day of the budget debate.
It would also permit the Bloc Quebecois, the New Democratic Party and the Progressive Conservative Party to put subamendments to the House for a vote as well.