Debates of Feb. 10th, 2000

Leukemia Awareness Month

[The Deputy Speaker]

There is one minute left in the time permitted. We will give the time to the hon. member for St. Paul's who, if she speaks now, will close the debate.

[Carolyn Bennett, Liberal, St. Paul's, ON]

Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleagues for their remarks of support. I celebrate the Canadians who are every day fighting this disease in their personal lives, the researchers who are fighting for an ultimate cure, and the volunteers who are already making June leukemia awareness month.

There are many heroes in this regard. There are some in terms of the Leukemia Research Fund of Canada which has now developed a fantastic website at www.leukemia.ca. In another medium, Peter Kent and Ken Ryan of Global Television did those fabulous personal spots.

I cannot close this debate without thinking again of my friend and my husband's best friend, Phillip Borsos, the gifted filmmaker, who as a passionate Canadian insisted on excellence and would never settle for less. I do not think any of us in this Chamber will settle until we have a cure for this dreaded disease. I thank everyone who supports us in this regard.

[The Deputy Speaker]

The time provided for the consideration of Private Members' Business has now expired. As the motion has not been designated as a votable item, the order is dropped from the order paper.

[Réal Ménard, Bloc, Hochelaga—Maisonneuve, QC]

Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order, my colleague, the member for Mercier, planned to take part in the adjournment proceedings this evening. Events beyond her control have prevented her from being with us this evening.

Would it be possible to obtain the consent of the House to postpone her speech until a later date, following negotiation with the clerks?

[The Deputy Speaker]

Is there unanimous consent to postpone the adjournment proceedings planned for this evening?

[Some hon. members]

Agreed.

[The Deputy Speaker]

It being 6.57 p.m., this House stands adjourned until tomorrow at 10 a.m. pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).

(The House adjourned at 6.57 p.m.)