I have the honour to inform the House that the following communication has been received:
Rideau Hall
Ottawa
March 27, 2002
Mr. Speaker,
I have the honour to inform you that the Honourable Ian Binnie, Puisne Judge of the Supreme Court of Canada, in his capacity as Deputy of the Governor General, will proceed to the Senate Chamber today, the 27th day of March, 2002, at 11.30 a.m., for the purpose of giving Royal Assent to certain bills.
Yours sincerely,
Barbara Uteck
Secretary to the Governor General
A message was delivered by the Usher of the Black Rod as follows:
Mr. Speaker, It is the desire of the Honourable the Deputy to Her Excellency the Governor General of Canada that this honourable House attend him immediately in the chamber of the Senate.
Accordingly, the Speaker with the House went up to the Senate chamber.
And being returned: