Debates of the Senate (Hansard)
1st Session, 41st Parliament,
Volume 150, Issue 50
Thursday, February 9, 2012
The Honourable Noël A. Kinsella, Speaker
THE SENATE
Thursday, February 9, 2012
The Senate met at 1:30 p.m., the Speaker in the chair.
Prayers.
The Late Honourable Fred J. Dickson
Silent Tribute
The Hon. the Speaker: Honourable senators, it is with deep regret that I convey to you the news that the Honourable Senator Fred Dickson has passed away. There will be an opportunity for us to pay tribute at a later time.
I will take the liberty of sending deepest condolences to the family on behalf of the Senate and all senators.
Honourable senators, I would ask that you rise and join with me in a minute of silent tribute.
Honourable senators then stood in silent tribute.
Adjournment
Motion Adopted
Hon. Claude Carignan (Deputy Leader of the Government): Honourable senators, out of respect for our deceased colleague Senator Dickson, with leave of the Senate and notwithstanding rule 58(1)(h), I move:
That, out of respect for the Honourable Senator Dickson, the Senate do now adjourn until Tuesday, February 14, 2012, at 2 p.m.
The Hon. the Speaker: Is it your pleasure, honourable senators, to adopt the motion?
Hon. Senators: Agreed.
(Motion agreed to.)
(The Senate adjourned until Tuesday, February 14, 2012, at 2 p.m.)