The Deputy Speaker  Thank you, that is one of the things I will be speaking about in my speech, a few days from now: the richness and the privilege of learning French since 2006 with the House of Commons language training service. The hon. member for Halifax West.

The Deputy Speaker  I have appreciated serving with the hon. member for Halifax West, and we continue to serve, as it turns out, in different ways. Thank you so much. The hon. member for New Westminster—Burnaby.

The Deputy Speaker  First of all, thank you, Mr. Speaker. This truly was a surprise. I had no indication of this. Earlier today we heard that there would be an opportunity to properly bring thanks for the amazing years that I have had in this House with all of you, and with many members who I have s

Business of Supply  Unfortunately, we have run out of time. Questions and comments, the hon. member for Cowichan—Malahat—Langford.

Business of Supply  We will look into that. The interpretation is working now. The hon. member for Beauport—Côte-de-Beaupré—Île d'Orléans—Charlevoix may resume her intervention.

Business of Supply  We have time for one last question. The member for Avignon—La Mitis—Matane—Matapédia.

Business of Supply  We have to move on to the next question. The hon. member for Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan.

Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999  The question is on the motion. If a member of a recognized party present in the House wishes to request a recorded vote or that the motion be adopted on division, I invite them to rise and indicate it to the Chair.

Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999  Accordingly, pursuant to an order made on Monday, January 25, the division stands deferred until Wednesday, June 2, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions. Pursuant to order made on Monday, May 31, the House shall now resolve itself into committee of the whole to

Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999  Before resuming debate, I must inform the hon. member for Abitibi—Témiscamingue that he will have roughly eight minutes for his speech in order to allow enough time for a right of reply at the end. The hon. member for Abitibi—Témiscamingue.

Message from the Senate  I have the honour to inform the House that a message has been received from the Senate informing this House that the Senate has passed the following bill, to which the concurrence of the House is desired: Bill S‑4, an act to amend the Parliament of Canada Act and to make conseque

Business of Supply  The hon. parliamentary secretary will have 13 and a half minutes remaining in his time for his remarks when the House next gets back to debate on the question, and, of course, the usual period for questions and comments.

Business of Supply  We have time for a brief question. The hon. member for Drummond.

Business of Supply  We will continue with questions and comments. The hon. member for Thérèse-De Blainville.

Business of Supply  I thank the member for Longueuil—Saint-Hubert for his comments. He is absolutely right that the relevance of speeches is part of the Standing Orders. In this case, I was listening to the parliamentary secretary's speech, and I think the subject he is raising has to do with inter