Good morning, everyone. Let us pray.

Prières / Prayers.

Resuming the debate adjourned on March 22, 2023, on the motion for second reading of the following bill:

Bill 79, An Act to amend various statutes with respect to employment and labour and other matters / Projet de loi 79, Loi modifiant diverses lois en ce qui concerne l’emploi, le travail et d’autres questions.

I apologize to the member for Oakville. However, pursuant to standing order 50(c), I am now required to interrupt the proceedings and announce that there have been six and a half hours of debate on the motion for second reading of this bill. This debate will therefore be deemed adjourned unless the government House leader directs the debate to continue.

I recognize the Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry.

I apologize to the member. We are out of time for debate.

Second reading debate deemed adjourned.

I recognize the member for Timiskaming–Cochrane.

Is it the pleasure of the House that the motion carry? Carried.

Debate adjourned.

Mr. Bethlenfalvy moved first reading of the following bill:

Bill 85, An Act to implement Budget measures and to amend various statutes / Projet de loi 85, Loi visant à mettre en oeuvre les mesures budgétaires et à modifier diverses lois.

First reading agreed to.

This House stands adjourned until Monday morning at 9 a.m.

The House adjourned at 1649.