Criminal Code  Before I recognize the hon. member for Joliette, I will just let him know that I will need to interrupt him at 6:15 p.m. He therefore has three minutes to begin his speech. The hon. member for Joliette.

Criminal Code  I apologize for interrupting the member, but his time has elapsed. My honourable colleague will be able to finish his speech during questions and comments.

Petitions  Mr. Speaker, I am also rising to table petitions on the Algoma passenger train. These petitioners point out that passenger services have a major effect on the tourism economy in the area. While we might be tempted to think that is limited to tourists who hunt or fish, there are many other ways that passenger services benefit the regional economy.

Extension of Sitting Hours  The member for Calgary Shepard, give a brief answer in 40 seconds.

Extension of Sitting Hours  The time is up. The hon. member for Calgary Shepard.

Extension of Sitting Hours  The hon. member for Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan.

Extension of Sitting Hours  There is time for a brief question. The hon. member for Cape Breton—Canso.

Extension of Sitting Hours  I will ask the member to respond to your comments. As I said, there was a brief time, and usually that means please ask the question and do not make a whole speech. The hon. parliamentary secretary, please.

Extension of Sitting Hours  Questions and comments, the hon. member for Calgary Nose Hill.

Extension of Sitting Hours  Order. I just want to remind members that they will have a chance to ask questions and make comments. I would say to please refrain for now. The parliamentary secretary has the floor, and we owe him that respect to listen to what he has to say, and I am sure he is looking forward to hearing members' questions and comments.

Extension of Sitting Hours  I want to remind the parliamentary secretary to address his comments to the Chair and not to the opposition members.

Extension of Sitting Hours  I would like to ask the parliamentary secretary to address the comments to the Chair, and I want to ask the official opposition to refrain from shouting out. They will have an opportunity to ask questions or make comments. The hon. parliamentary secretary.

Framework on Palliative Care in Canada Act  It being 6:30 p.m., the time provided for debate has expired. The question is on the motion. Is it the pleasure of the House to adopt the motion?

Framework on Palliative Care in Canada Act  (Motion agreed to, bill read the third time and passed)

Committees of the House  I would ask the member to address his comments through the Chair.