Honourable senators, with leave of the Senate and notwithstanding rule 5-5(k), I move:

That, for the purposes of its consideration of Bill C-78, An Act respecting temporary cost of living relief (affordability), the Standing Senate Committee on National Finance have the power to meet today after 7:00 p.m., even though the Senate may then be sitting, and that rule 12-18(1) be suspended in relation thereto.

The Hon. the Speaker: Is leave granted, honourable senators?

Hon. Senators: Agreed.