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View Sébastien Lemire Profile
BQ (QC)
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to apologize to the House for breaking the rules by taking a photograph of a colleague during oral question period on April 14, 2021.
I have already apologized to the member personally, but I also wanted to do so publicly. I apologize to him personally, to his family, to our colleagues and to anyone I may have offended.
I will close by saying that I have no idea how the image was leaked to the media and, under the circumstances, this will be my only comment.
View Anthony Rota Profile
Lib. (ON)
I want to thank the hon. member for his intervention. I will get back to the House with my decision.
View Elizabeth May Profile
GP (BC)
View Elizabeth May Profile
2021-04-16 13:22 [p.5762]
Madam Speaker, maybe procedures have changed, but with questions and comments when an hon. member raises their hand, am I not entitled to ask a question?
View Alexandra Mendès Profile
Lib. (QC)
Absolutely. I was just confirming how to proceed. I am sorry.
Questions and comments, the hon. member for Saanich—Gulf Islands.
View Pablo Rodriguez Profile
Lib. (QC)
View Pablo Rodriguez Profile
2021-04-15 10:06 [p.5643]
Mr. Speaker, I rise today on a point of order with respect to the events that unfolded in the House yesterday during question period.
I would like to say that the conduct of the person who took the screenshot is not only extremely unfortunate, but it is mean-spirited and life-changing for one of our colleagues. Taking a photo of someone who is changing clothes and in the nude, and sharing it without their consent could very well be criminal. Did the person who took the screenshot give any thought to the ramifications of their actions? Did they think of the member's family, children, friends, or the fact that the Internet is forever? Are we really at a point in our politics where it is acceptable to try to destroy the reputation of and humiliate a colleague because someone finds a very unfortunate error and unintentional mistake to be funny? Our politics has taken a very dark and destructive turn, if this is the case.
It is difficult to accept that the MP for Pontiac, who has been such a champion for environmental protection and climate action, could be treated with such callous disrespect, so I would request that the Speaker commence an immediate investigation to determine who took the photo, so that the House can decide the appropriate action to take.
View Anthony Rota Profile
Lib. (ON)
I want to thank the hon. member for his intervention. I will take it under advisement, look into the situation and get back to the House if necessary.
View Anthony Rota Profile
Lib. (ON)
Before going on to the next question, I want to remind members that it is very difficult for the interpreters to hear properly if the microphone on members' headsets is too close to their mouths. Plus, it can actually be physically painful for the interpreters. I would therefore ask members to move their microphones either up or down just a bit, so that other members can hear them and the interpreters can do their jobs effectively.
The hon. member for Richmond—Arthabaska.
View Claude DeBellefeuille Profile
BQ (QC)
Mr. Speaker, since the beginning of the pandemic, the Chair has repeatedly reminded members of the importance of respecting decorum and the dress code.
I think we broke a record today, because during question period, we saw a member in his birthday suit. Naked. It might be worth reminding members, especially the men, that a jacket and tie are mandatory, but so are a shirt, underwear and pants.
It is just a simple reminder. We could see that the member is in great shape, but I think members need to be reminded to be careful and check if their camera is on.
View Anthony Rota Profile
Lib. (ON)
I thank the hon. member for Salaberry—Suroît for her observations. I did not see that, but while the member was speaking, I conferred with the technicians and they did indeed see something.
I would like to remind members to always be vigilant when they are near a camera and a microphone.
Is the hon. member for Kingston and the Islands rising on the same point of order?
View Anthony Rota Profile
Lib. (ON)
I want to thank the hon. member for her intervention. We will take it under advisement and come back to the House with new information should it be required.
I just want to point something out on a technical matter. I found that when some ministers were answering questions and when some members asking questions, there was a bit of a choppiness in there. One thing I found with my computer, and this is me giving my experience, is sometimes when I have Skype and Zoom running at the same time, they interfere with each other. Members may want to see if Skype is running in the background and turn it off. It makes it so much easier for the interpreters and their colleagues in the chamber when they hear members speak.
View Kevin Waugh Profile
CPC (SK)
View Kevin Waugh Profile
2021-04-13 11:14 [p.5482]
Madam Speaker, I rise on a point of order. Once again, we see the member without a headset. We all know that translation in the House of Commons is very tough. Clearly, the member does not have a headset today. How do you allow a question without a headset?
View Carol Hughes Profile
NDP (ON)
I do apologize. I did not notice that the member did not have her headset on. I will double-checked to ensure the interpreters did hear. There was no problem for the them.
I want to thank the member for Saskatoon—Grasswood for raising that point of order. I want to remind all members to ensure they have their headsets on before they speak.
View Charlie Angus Profile
NDP (ON)
View Charlie Angus Profile
2021-04-13 11:15 [p.5482]
Madam Speaker, I rise on a point of order. Far be it for me to challenge the Chair, but the question is not whether the interpreters heard it. We have been told in our caucuses that there is a health and safety risk to the interpreters because of the lack of the use of headsets. That is the question. It is not whether the interpreters heard it and can pass on the question; it is that there has to be respect for the interpreters and their protection because they are doing this day in and day out.
I would ask the Chair to consider reminding members that it is not just that they should but they have to wear their headsets. If they are not, they should not be putting questions.
View Carol Hughes Profile
NDP (ON)
I appreciate the additional information the hon. member for Timmins—James Bay has brought forward. I certainly am very aware of the challenges this brings for the interpreters.
The reason I asked whether the interpretation had been heard was that I would have asked the hon. member to repeat her question, with the mike on, to ensure the question was heard.
Again, I do want to remind the member, and I will do my best to recognize whether members have their headsets on before questions are asked. I know I looked at it for the member giving her speech, because it was difficult to see if she had it on.
I will go to the hon. member for Lakeland for a response.
View Damien Kurek Profile
CPC (AB)
View Damien Kurek Profile
2021-04-13 16:44 [p.5533]
Madam Speaker, I would note, as has been referenced a number of times today, that the member was not wearing a House of Commons approved headset. In light of the challenges with interpretation and ensuring that people can be heard in both our official languages, I would urge that to be remedied.
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