Mr. Speaker, if you seek it, you will find unanimous consent for the House to observe a moment of silence for the victims of Monday’s violence in Mississauga and Milton, which included the death of Toronto police Constable Andrew Hong, and for York Regional Police Constable Travis Gillespie, killed earlier this morning in a collision in Markham.
Good afternoon. Let us pray.
Prayers.
Members will please rise.
The House observed a moment’s silence.
Is it the pleasure of the House that the motion carry? I heard some noes.
All those in favour of the motion will please say “aye.”
All those opposed will please say “nay.”
In my opinion, the ayes have it.
Interjection: On division.
Motion agreed to.
That 35 minutes be allotted to debate on the motion, with 10 minutes allotted to the Premier and the leader of His Majesty’s government, 10 minutes allotted to the leader of His Majesty’s loyal opposition, five minutes allotted to the leader of the Liberal caucus, five minutes allotted to the leader of the Green Party and five minutes allotted to the member for Haldimand–Norfolk; and
That, at the end of the allotted time, the Speaker shall put the question on the motion without further debate or amendment and that the vote on the motion may not be deferred; and
That, following the vote on the motion, the House shall observe two minutes of silence in honour of Her late Majesty the Queen; and
That, following the moment of silence, the royal anthem shall be played in honour of His Majesty the King.
Agreed? Agreed.
I’ll next recognize the Deputy Premier.