Madam Speaker, to follow up on that point, it seems like we have two options here. One is to get rid of the bill altogether because there is one provision in it that is inappropriate. The other is to continue with the bill, which has many important elements in it, for example making it easier for folks to vote at advance polls, and then at committee, as is often the case here, to address the problematic provision.

Greens, of course, would strongly support what the member for Nanaimo—Ladysmith has put forward.

Why not at least support the bill, given that there are other important measures in it, and address the problematic provision at the place where that is best done, at committee?

Electoral Participation Act June 17th, 2024

Madam Speaker, I will start by making clear that Greens support this bill, notwithstanding this one silly provision with respect to pensions. We, too, will be working across party lines to remove that from this bill.

When it comes to time allocation, by my count, a total of five members have spoken to this bill at second reading. In fact, I think the minister himself only spoke to the bill when he rose to introduce it originally. Earlier in the day, when it came to time allocation on the budget bill, the Greens supported that, recognizing there are some dilatory tactics at play this time of year. However, this particular bill has been up for debate one time, on a Friday, for a couple of hours.

How does the minister justify time allocation on this particular bill?

Supplementary Estimates (A), 2024-25 June 13th, 2024

Mr. Speaker, the Green Party agrees to apply the vote and will be voting yes.