Mr. Speaker, first, I echo my hon. colleague's statements. The next nine of the 10 weeks the House will be sitting is a long time away from families, and our families do sacrifice a lot, which is a really important point to emphasize. He and I could have a longer discussion about the Ethics Commissioner. We are both very anxious to see that important position filled, and I am sure he and I could work together on that.
With respect to the business of the House, tomorrow morning we are going to start second reading of Bill C-47, the budget implementation act.
On Monday, Tuesday and Thursday of next week, we will continue with debate of the budget bill.
On Wednesday, we will call Bill C-13, concerning the Official Languages Act, at report stage and third reading.
On Friday, we will resume second reading debate of Bill C-42 regarding the Canada Business Corporations Act.
Finally, there have been discussions among all parties and if you seek it, I am certain you will find unanimous consent for the following motion:
That, notwithstanding any standing order, special order, or usual practice of the House:
(a) on Thursday, May 4, 2023, when the House adjourns, it shall stand adjourned until Monday, May 8, 2023, at 11 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1), provided that, for the purposes of any standing order, it shall have deemed to have sat on Friday, May 5, 2023;
(b) on Thursday, May 18, 2023, when the House adjourns, it shall stand adjourned until Monday, May 29, 2023, at 11 a.m., pursuant to Standing Orders 24(1) and 28(2), provided that, for the purposes of any standing order, it shall have been deemed to have sat on Friday, May 19, 2023; and
(c) any standing, standing joint, special, and special joint committees, as well as their subcommittees, shall not be empowered to sit on both Fridays.