The Hon. the Speaker: Honourable senators, when shall this bill be read the third time?

(On motion of Senator Lankin, bill placed on the Orders of the Day for third reading at the next sitting of the Senate.)

[Translation]

The Hon. the Speaker: Is it your pleasure, honourable senators, to adopt the motion?

The Hon. the Speaker pro tempore informed the Senate that a message had been received from the House of Commons with Bill C-70, An Act respecting countering foreign interference.

(Bill read first time.)

The Hon. the Speaker: In my opinion the “yeas” have it.

And two honourable senators having risen:

The Hon. the Speaker: All those opposed to the motion will please say “nay.”

The Hon. the Speaker: Are senators ready for the question?