Therefore, honourable senators, in amendment, I move:

That the motion be not now adopted, but that it be amended by replacing the second paragraph by the following:

“That the Senate condemn all criminal acts, including those interfering with the constitutional treaty rights and protections for Mi’kmaw communities and fishers, and call upon all to respect and uphold the Marshall decision in its entirety.”.

Thank you, colleagues.

Honourable senators, I rise today to speak in support of Senator Wells’ proposed amendment. I will speak to the original motion shortly, when we return to debate after the vote on this proposed amendment has taken place. However, it bears noting that Senator Wells’ amendment adds clarity to the motion and it supports the notion that respecting and maintaining peace and order is a shared community responsibility.

I respect such clarity and I support the adoption of this motion.

I call the question on the amendment.