Senator Gold: Senator Plett, I will not divulge conversations that I have had with cabinet colleagues, in the same way that I would not divulge conversations we have as leaders — both of which must remain in confidence.

I am here to propose, as Government Representative — and as a senator — the motion before you. I will consult, as I always have, as my predecessor did, with leaders at such time as we know when the bill will arrive. That’s when we will sit down as leaders, chart a path forward and negotiate as we always do. Leaders will bring it to their members. We will ultimately arrive at some path forward one way or another, but it’s premature to enter into that discussion now. We don’t know when we are going to receive the bill.