ROUTINE PROCEEDINGS — The Senate
Notice of Motion to Extend Sitting on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, and Authorize Committees to Meet During Sitting of the Senate
March 9, 2026
Honourable senators, I give notice that, at the next sitting of the Senate, I will move:
That:
1. notwithstanding the order adopted by the Senate on June 4, 2025, the sitting of Wednesday, March 11, 2026, continue beyond 4 p.m., if Government Business is not completed, and be adjourned at the later of the completion of Government Business or 4 p.m.;
2.notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph one of this order, the sitting not continue beyond the ordinary time of adjournment provided in the Rules; and
3.committees of the Senate scheduled to meet on that day be authorized to do so after 4 p.m. for the purpose of considering Government Business or if a Minister of the Crown is appearing, even though the Senate may then be sitting, with rule 12-18(1) being suspended in relation thereto.
