Thank you for that comment. I want to mention that when Senator Dennis Patterson did stand, I had said in French that the time allowed for the debate had expired. Therefore, I did not recognize him.

I have a point of order, Your Honour. With the greatest of respect, I understood what you just said about the time running out when the debate was concluded — or when Senator Seidman’s speech was concluded — and that there was no time for any further questions. However, I do respectfully want to point out to you, Your Honour, that I rose on my feet on debate. I was on my feet before Senator Moodie, and you called her, and then I rose for the third time when you recognized Senator Boyer. That is why my honourable colleague pointed out that we seem to be invisible back here in this corner. I would respectfully draw that to your attention.

Thank you. I will try to keep an eye on this area. I am sorry if I did not recognize you — again, because time had expired, and I had seen Senator Boyer. I recognized Senator Boyer first.

I am also rising on a point of order. Last Thursday, I had the same problem. I rose to ask a question. Obviously, we needed five more minutes, so leave was sought for that, but someone refused. The fact that they didn’t see me — It was as though I was ignored.

I don’t know if it’s the area where we are seated in this chamber, but we have been ignored for some time now. You were not in the chair. That was the Hon. the Speaker pro tempore, Senator Ringuette. I am not blaming her, but if the place where we are seated in the chamber is adversely affecting us, then we should change places.

On Thursday, I rose to speak, I was not seen and I was not allowed to ask my question. The same thing is now happening to Senator Patterson. I think that’s too bad. I mentioned it on Thursday, and now it’s happening again today.

If you agree, I will seek leave of the Senate to give you an opportunity to ask questions, even if Senator Moodie’s time is up. Is leave granted?