Mr. Speaker, I am not really surprised that the government is using today's budget as a convenient excuse to avoid the question. However, we can do something tangible without passing the budget. I introduced Bill C-265, which would extend employment insurance sickness benefits from 15 weeks to 50 weeks.
Mr. Speaker, you found that Bill C-265 required a royal recommendation to pass third reading.
My question is simple. Will the government vote in favour of the bill and will it provide the royal recommendation?