Mr. Speaker, there have been discussions amongst the parties and if you seek it, I think you will find unanimous consent to adopt the following motion:
That, notwithstanding any standing order or usual practice of the House, at the conclusion of Oral Questions on Wednesday, September 17, 2025:
(a) the House observe a moment of silence for the late Honourable Ken Dryden, that afterwards, a member of each of the recognized parties, a member of the New Democratic Party, and a member of the Green Party, each be permitted to make a statement for no more than five minutes to pay tribute;
(b) the House observe a moment of silence for the late Honourable John McCallum, that afterwards, a member of each of the recognized parties, a member of the New Democratic Party, and a member of the Green Party, each be permitted to make a statement for no more than five minutes to pay tribute;
(c) the House observe a moment of silence for the late Honourable Gail Shea, that afterwards, a member of the Conservative Party, a member of each of the other recognized parties, a member of the New Democratic Party, and a member of the Green Party each be permitted to make a statement for not more than five minutes to pay tribute; and
(d) the time taken for these proceedings shall be added to the time provided for Government Orders.