R.J. Simpson

The results of the recorded vote: five in favour, 10 opposed, one abstention. The motion is defeated.

---Defeated

To clause 111 as amended. Does committee agree?

---Clauses 111 through 112 inclusive approved

Thank you. There is a motion. The motion is on the floor and in order. To the motion. Mr. Vanthuyne.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I was going to say, "I will keep my comments brief because they have been extensively canvassed," but I have to remind myself that, despite the fact the committee has spent countless days considering this bill, the only real public consideration of it has been in the clause-by-clause as well as some of the public meetings.

I think that this bill cleans up a lot of the issues that have been lingering in the industry. I think that there are some very progressive ideas in here. The idea of including benefit agreements in legislation is one of those things that we can claim is...

Thank you, Mr. O'Reilly. A question for the Minister. I guess, technically, the Minister is directing me to Ms. Strand. Ms. Strand.

Thank you. To the motion. Mr. McNeely.

Thank you. Mr. O'Reilly.

The Member has raised a point of order and explained his reasons. I have come to a ruling after conferring with staff, and, although on the face of it this might appear different, the fact is that the French and English versions achieve the same objective and the additional subclause was a choice of the Frenchlanguage drafter to ensure that the French and English translation achieved the same thing. For further clarity and for the comfort of the Assembly, I am going to turn to the law clerk for perhaps a more detailed explanation, at least more eloquent. Madam Law Clerk.

Thank you. Forty seconds, Mr. Testart.

Clause 42. Minister Abernethy.

Mr. Testart.