Honourable senators, before we call the question on the amendment, I would like to briefly intervene, first of all, to express my respect for the honourable senator who has moved the amendment, but also to ensure that the chamber knows why and how I will vote when the amendment comes before us.

Senator McCallum has been quite successful in moving some amendments as part of the 190-plus amendments that are before the chamber. With respect to the amendment that is before us, I frankly think it is premature in its context for the UNDRIP references. UNDRIP is not yet a bill or a law adopted by Parliament. That may well happen at some point. At that point we may wish, as a Parliament, to address these issues. But for the purposes of tonight and the votes that we have before us, I will vote against this amendment and, quite frankly, I’ll vote against other amendments that may be brought forward before we get to the final motion.

I kind of think my cup runneth over at about 190 amendments. Let’s get to the vote and let the House of Commons determine its view with respect to the amendments that have been made. We will have our opportunity to speak again when and if we receive a message.

Are senators ready for the question?

In amendment, it was moved by the Honourable Senator McCallum, seconded by Honourable Senator Boyer, that Bill C-69 be not read a third time but that it be amended in clause 1 — may I dispense?

Is it your pleasure, honourable senators, to adopt the motion?

All those in favour of the motion will please say “yea.”

All those opposed will please say “nay.”

In my opinion, the nays have it.

I see two senators rising. Do we have an agreement on the bell?

The vote will take place at 9:02 p.m.

Call in the senators.