“All parties have agreed to special rules for our spending debates on May 26 and May 28. I am asking the House to approve this plan so we can have extra debate time.”

“Mr. Speaker, there have been discussions among the parties and I believe you would find unanimous consent for the following motion: That, notwithstanding any standing order or usual practice of the House, on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, and Thursday, May 28, 2026, during the debate on the business of supply pursuant to Standing Order 81(4)(a): (a) the time provided for consideration of the Main Estimates in committee of the whole be extended beyond four hours, as needed, to include a minimum of 16 periods of 15 minutes each; (b) members wishing to speak during the debate may indicate to the Chair that they will be dividing their time with one or more members; (c) responses by the minister or parliamentary secretary approximately reflect the time taken by the question, provided that at least 15 seconds be allotted for each response; (d) no quorum calls, dilatory motions or requests for unanimous consent shall be received by the Chair; and (e) at the conclusion of the time provided for debate or when no member wishes to speak, whichever comes first, the committee shall rise, and the House shall immediately adjourn to the next sitting day.”