Senator Cotter: Yes. I will do my best.

Senator Cotter: I will ask and let someone say “no.”

The Hon. the Speaker pro tempore: Senator Cotter, we have three senators who would like to ask questions. Would you accept questions? You have barely two minutes.

The Hon. the Speaker pro tempore: Senator Cotter, Senator Griffin and Senator Tannas wish to ask questions. Are you asking for five more minutes?

Senator Plett: No.

Hon. Paula Simons: Senator Cotter, my question is a simple one. As an Alberta senator newly alerted to this situation, what would Albertans need to do to be party to this initiative? Would there need to be a bill or a motion passed in the Alberta legislature or is the bill before us today one that could be amended?

Senator Gold: Thank you for your question. Respectfully, colleagues, I do believe that what I have placed on the table and the responses I have given — and I have every confidence that what Senator Cotter will be providing in his speech — will provide you with the information that you need to be properly educated on this. As Senator Dalphond points out, additional material is available in the public record, which will provide further background and context. I am confident that when all is said and done, this chamber will be in a position in a reasonably short time. It’s certainly my hope to include the debate and pass this resolution so that we can correct this unfairness to the government and the people of Saskatchewan.