The hon. member for Hochelaga—Maisonneuve knows full well that it is almost impossible to deny members of Parliament the right to express their point of view. However, under the Standing Orders, the government can put an end to a debate after a certain time.
As a servant of the House, the Speaker has to ensure that the Standing Orders are respected and that the procedure applied by the government or the opposition is in accordance with the Standing Orders. That is all the Speaker can do and is asked to do.
Maybe we could proceed with the debate to avoid wasting time and ensure that the hon. members keep their right to speak and address this important issue.