Debates of April 25th, 2001

Eldorado Nuclear Limited Reorganization And Divestiture Act

[Svend Robinson, NDP, Burnaby—Douglas, BC]

Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order. I note that the hon. member from the Liberal Party who was to move his motion does not appear to be in the House. I do have a motion on the same subject which I would be pleased, with the consent of the House, to propose. It calls for recognition of the Armenian genocide of 1915. I certainly would be pleased to proceed with my motion in the absence of the hon. member, if there is consent of the House.

[The Acting Speaker (Mr. Bélair)]

Is there unanimous consent?

[Some hon. members]

Agreed.

[Some hon. members]

No.

[Don Boudria, Liberal, Glengarry—Prescott—Russell, ON]

Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order. I wonder if it would be helpful to the House if we would extend government orders for a while until the member arrives. If the member arrives we could stop immediately at that time to deal with the item. I would be prepared to agree with that. Otherwise I guess we have no choice but to adjourn.

[The Acting Speaker (Mr. Bélair)]

Is there unanimous consent?

[Some hon. members]

Agreed.

[Some hon. members]

No.

[The Acting Speaker (Mr. Bélair)]

The hon. member for Brampton Centre is not present to move his motion pursuant to the notice published in today's notice paper. Accordingly, the order is dropped from the order paper.

It being 5.35 p.m., the House stands adjourned until 10 a.m. tomorrow, pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).

(The House adjourned at 5.35 p.m.)