The Hon. the Speaker pro tempore: Senator Downe, I’m being told that, yes, it was signed by the Acting Clerk of the other place, and proper notice has been given. The process is in order.
The Hon. the Speaker pro tempore: Senator Downe, yes, that is the case. You cannot refer to a senator being absent from this chamber at any time. I believe that the senator said, “Oops, I wasn’t supposed to say that,” and I take that as an apology on her part.
The Hon. the Speaker pro tempore: Senator Downe, do you have a question?
The Hon. the Speaker pro tempore: Senator Downe, your time for debate is over. There are three more senators who wish to question you. Are you requesting five more minutes?
The Hon. the Speaker pro tempore: Do we have people who have questions for Senator Downe? We have four minutes.
[Translation]
Senator Miville-Dechêne: Would you take a question, Senator Downe?
The Hon. the Speaker pro tempore: Senator Downe, do you have a question?
The Hon. the Speaker pro tempore: Senator Downe, are you asking for five more minutes to answer a question?