Medical Assistance in Dying committee  I know that Monday evenings and potentially Tuesday evenings are what I have heard, but as you said, Tuesdays are very busy for Senators also. Perhaps it comes down to Mondays, but it's not yet set and the whips are discussing it. We'll go to Dr. Fry, followed by Mr. Thériault.

Medical Assistance in Dying committee  Thank you, Senator Dalphond. Is it agreed that we adopt motion 15? (Motion agreed to)

Medical Assistance in Dying committee  Are there any other comments or interventions? Monsieur Garneau, please go ahead.

Medical Assistance in Dying committee  We have reached the end of the routine motions, everyone.

Medical Assistance in Dying committee  We concluded our routine motions. We had not discussed whether today's committee meeting would conclude with the completion of the motions. Monsieur Thériault has brought forward an additional motion for consideration. We could continue this meeting, as we're doing; we could decide to go in camera; or we could put this for consideration at the next meeting and conclude today's meeting.

Medical Assistance in Dying committee  It's about the virtual, yes. (Motion agreed to [See Minutes of Proceedings])

Medical Assistance in Dying committee  Do I have a mover for motion 11? It reads: That one copy of the transcript of each in camera meeting be kept with the joint clerks for consultation by members of the committee or by their staff.

Medical Assistance in Dying committee  Thank you, Mr. Barrett. (Motion agreed to)

Medical Assistance in Dying committee  May I have a mover for motion 13? It reads: That 48 hours’ notice be required for any substantive motion to be considered by the committee, unless the substantive motion relates directly to business then under consideration, provided that (a) the notice be filed with the joint clerks of the committee no later than 4:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday; that (b) the motion be distributed to members in both official languages by the joint clerks on the same day the said notice was transmitted if it was received no later than the deadline hour; and, that (c) notices received after the deadline hour or on non-business days be deemed to have been received during the next business day.

Medical Assistance in Dying committee  Motion 15 reads as follows: That the clerk inform each witness who is to appear before the Committee that the House Administration support team must conduct technical tests to check the connectivity and the equipment used to ensure the best possible sound quality; and that the Chair advises the Committee, at the start of each meeting, of any witness who did not perform the required technical tests.

Medical Assistance in Dying committee  Thank you. I see your hand, Senator Mégie.

Medical Assistance in Dying committee  I think that is, as you say, a very different motion being put forward, but for now let me just go back to ths motion number nine. We've all agreed that, until the hybrid sittings are available, witnesses could have that option, or most likely, appear virtually. I do see one more hand.

Medical Assistance in Dying committee  The only thing I would comment is that the hybrid will not be there forever. We will be meeting in person at some point, so we could leave “reasonable travel, accommodation” and all the wording as is, but we will add to the motion that, given the virtual sittings that are going to happen until the end of June....

Medical Assistance in Dying committee  Why don't I ask the clerks to have an amended motion for the next committee meeting and we can move on to the next item. For now, we are all in agreement that we are going to amend this motion. Is it agreed to adopt the motion as amended and we'll receive the draft version at the next committee meeting?

Medical Assistance in Dying committee  I see Ms. Fry's hand, so perhaps she's adding to or....