ROUTINE PROCEEDINGS — The Senate
Notice of Motion to Affect Wednesday Sittings until June 30, 2026, and Authorize Committees to Meet During Sittings of the Senate
April 16, 2026
Hon. Patti LaBoucane-Benson (Legislative Deputy to the Government Representative in the Senate)
Honourable senators, I give notice that, at the next sitting of the Senate, I will move:
That, until June 30, 2026:
1.notwithstanding the order adopted by the Senate on June 4, 2025, Wednesday sittings 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 sittings not continue beyond the ordinary time of adjournment provided in the Rules; and
3.Senate committees scheduled to meet on Wednesdays be authorized to meet after 4 p.m. on Wednesdays, even though the Senate may then be sitting, with rule 12-18(1) being suspended in relation thereto.
