I must interrupt the hon. member. Once the amendment is proposed, the hon. member must stop.
It is my duty to inform hon. members that pursuant to Standing Order 93(3), no amendment may be proposed to a private member's motion or the motion for second reading of a private member's bill unless the sponsor of the item indicates his or her consent.
Since the sponsor is not present to give her consent, the amendment cannot be moved at this time.
Resuming debate, the hon. parliamentary secretary to the government House leader.