Emergencies Act  We still have quite a few days of debate. I know we are getting noisy already. It seems like everybody has that first coffee in them and they are feeling ready to go, but I just want to make sure that we respect each other's rights in this chamber. I want to make sure we have an opportunity to speak and ask questions, that we can actually hear the questions, and that we can actually hear the responses as well.

Emergencies Act  The hon. member for Windsor West on a point of order.

Emergencies Act  That is getting into debate. The member can ask questions.

Emergencies Act  That is debate. If the member wants to ask a question, I will make sure he does. The hon. member for Rimouski-Neigette—Témiscouata—Les Basques.

Cancellation of Friday Sitting  Before proceeding further, I want to acknowledge what happened yesterday. With the agreement of the party leaders and in consideration of the safety of members and staff, a decision was made to cancel Friday's sitting. Early yesterday, a police operation was initiated to address the demonstration that has occupied Wellington Street and the downtown core for the last three weeks.

Emergencies Act  I wish to inform the House that, pursuant to an order made on Thursday, February 17, 2022, the House be convened this day for the sole purpose of considering the motion for confirmation of the declaration of emergency standing on the Order Paper in the name of the Minister of Public Safety.

Emergencies Act  Since I have taken the Chair, I have noticed a lot of helpful people trying to help everybody out in their speeches. I know where the help is coming from depends on who has the floor, but we have lots of debate to do and there are lots of opportunities to speak in the House and ask questions.

Emergencies Act  The hon. member for St. Albert—Edmonton.

Emergencies Act  I am doing my best to include all the political parties in the discussion so that they can ask questions. I see that the questions and answers are a bit long, however. The hon. member for Longueil—Saint-Hubert.

Emergencies Act  Resuming debate, the hon. member for Selkirk—Interlake—Eastman.

Emergencies Act  I know the member is an experienced member of the House. Make sure to speak through the Chair. I know he was really trying to engage the opposition on this one, but try to address your remarks through the Chair.

Emergencies Act  Questions and comments, the hon. member for Rivière-des-Mille-Îles.

Emergencies Act  Order. I would like to hear the member's question. Has the member completed her question? I just want to make sure everybody listens to the question so that we can get a good answer.

Emergencies Act  Order, order. I cannot hear the question, and I am sure the Leader of the Opposition cannot hear the question. The hon. member for Burnaby South.

Emergencies Act  Order. The longer I stand here, the fewer options people will have to actually present their feelings and represent their constituents later. The hon. member for Ottawa Centre.