House of Commons  I thank the member for Regina—Qu'Appelle and I thank the member for South Surrey—White Rock for raising these points. I would like to emphasize to all members the importance of how we conduct ourselves. Canadians are clearly watching this historic event, and they would expect us to conduct ourselves in a way that befits the occasion.

House of Commons  I will take it then that we can move on to the next series of questions. The hon. member for Leeds—Grenville—Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes.

House of Commons  The hon. government House leader has the floor.

House of Commons  It being 3:20 p.m., pursuant to order made on Monday, April 8, the House will now proceed to the appearance of Kristian Firth at the bar of the House. Colleagues, the Chair would like to make a brief statement in regard to the historic moment that is about to take place. Indeed, the last time an individual was summoned to the bar of the House to answer questions dates back to 1913, well over a century ago.

Housing  I would ask hon. members to please listen to their whips, so that we can listen to the question.

Housing  The hon. Leader of the Opposition.

Housing  The hon. Leader of the Opposition.

The Economy  There are some members in this place, who, like the Speaker, had difficulty hearing the member for Burnaby South ask his question. I am going to ask the member for Burnaby South to start his question again. I am going to ask all members on all sides of the House to please hold themselves until they have the opportunity to be recognized by the Speaker to ask a question or to answer a question.

The Budget  The hon. Leader of the Opposition.

The Budget  I remind members to direct their questions through the Chair. The right hon. Prime Minister.

House debate  It being Wednesday, we will now have the singing of the national anthem led by the hon. member for Peace River—Westlock. [Members sang the national anthem]

The Budget  Pursuant to Standing Order 83(2), the motion is deemed adopted. Accordingly, the House stands adjourned until tomorrow at 2 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). (The House adjourned at 4:56 p.m.)

Pharmacare Act  It being 4 p.m., the House will now proceed to the consideration of Ways and Means Proceedings No. 20 concerning the budget presentation.

Points of Order  I thank the hon. member for clarifying.

Points of Order  I thank the member for Mégantic—L'Érable for raising the matter. I will certainly think about it and take the matter under advisement. I see the hon. member for Battle River—Crowfoot, who had gotten up alongside the member for Windsor West, so I am going to ask the hon. member for Battle River—Crowfoot to go first, and then I will go to the member for Windsor West.