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

That the Standing Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade, in accordance with rule 12-7(6), be authorized to examine and report on such issues as may arise from time to time relating to foreign relations and international trade generally; and

That the committee submit its final report to the Senate no later than December 31, 2027.

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

Hon. Senators: Agreed.