Order, please. The hon. minister has indicated that he was in his seat when the motion was read. If so, as I mentioned, his vote will be recorded.
As for the other two ministers mentioned by the hon. member for Montmorency—Charlevoix—Haute-Côte-Nord, the whip indicated that they were present at that time. Perhaps we can obtain their confirmation of this fact later. For now, the motion has already been carried. We can change the division, if need be.
However, today, I have read the Standing Orders to the entire House. There has not been a discussion of these rules for many years. I am prepared to reinforce them if necessary. Everyone has now heard them.
I understand that there is an agreement between the parties to have some brief statements at this time and I therefore call upon the hon. chief government whip.