Before I recognize hon. members who are rising on a point of order, I will say the following.
It being 4 p.m., pursuant to order made Wednesday, December 11, 2024, I am required to interrupt the proceedings to permit the Minister of Finance to make a statement.
That being said, given the information provided by the government House leader to the House, indicating that the government does not intend to proceed with the statement at this time, the remaining provisions of this motion cannot take effect, which is the period reserved for questions and comments, and the replies from the various parties that are dependent on the statement being made.
In the absence of a statement, the House will resume the business that would normally be before it at this time.
I will go to a point of order raised by the hon. member for New Westminster—Burnaby, followed by the hon. member for Saanich—Gulf Islands.