The Hon. the Speaker: Is leave granted?

The Hon. the Speaker: So ordered.

Hon. Judith G. Seidman: Honourable senators, I move that further debate be adjourned until the next sitting of the Senate for the balance of my time.

Hon. Ratna Omidvar, pursuant to notice of October 4, 2023, moved:

That, notwithstanding the order of the Senate adopted on Thursday, May 19, 2022, the date for the final report of the Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology in relation to its study on the Canadian assisted human reproduction legislative and regulatory framework be extended from October 31, 2023, to June 30, 2025.

(On motion of Senator Martin, debate adjourned.)

The Hon. the Speaker: Senator Plett, the time for debate has expired.

(Debate adjourned.)

Hon. Salma Ataullahjan, pursuant to notice of September 28, 2023, moved:

That the Standing Senate Committee on Human Rights be permitted, notwithstanding usual practices, to deposit with the Clerk of the Senate its reports on issues relating to human rights generally, if the Senate is not then sitting, and that the reports be deemed to have been tabled in the Senate.

(On motion of Senator Clement, debate adjourned.)

Hon. Donald Neil Plett (Leader of the Opposition): I would like to ask the senator a question if he would take a brief one. I won’t belabour this, as it’s late.