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House Hansard - 302

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
April 18, 2024 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 302 - Apr/18/24
Mr. Chris Warkentin
  • Apr/18/24 3:15:15 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, in the past, you have ruled that false titles for individual members must not be used in the House, and you have ruled that those need to be immediately withdrawn. Today, during question period, the member for Milton used a false title. You ruled, correctly, as you have consistently, that the member needed to withdraw that immediately. The member for Milton refused to do so. He had a flippant apology, saying that he was sorry he caused “disruption”. That was not what you had ruled. You had ruled that he must withdraw the false title that he used for the member of the official opposition. The concern that, I think, members of Parliament have, especially on these benches over here, is that there seems to be an inconsistency to the rulings that you have undertaken. If you will allow me—
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Context: House Hansard - 302 - Apr/18/24
Mr. Chris Warkentin
  • Apr/18/24 3:17:04 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, yesterday, the member for North Island—Powell River did not immediately withdraw her comments, and she was sanctioned for the remainder of the day. There is an inconsistency in the rulings in the House. That member was not offered a half an hour to decide whether they would withdraw. For the benefit for the House, what will your rulings be, henceforth?
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Context: House Hansard - 302 - Apr/18/24
The Speaker
  • Apr/18/24 3:17:29 p.m.
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I thank the hon. member for his intervention. I will continue to apply the rulings as has been indicated in the House. The hon. member for Drummond is rising on a point of order.
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