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

That the Senate of Canada:

(a)acknowledge that the illegal and genocidal war by Russia on Ukraine continues to cause death and destruction in Ukraine, to threaten global health and wellbeing and to show contempt for the international rule of law; and

(b)persist in standing in solidarity with Ukraine and its people.

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

Hon. Senators: Agreed.