March 16, 1998
Hon. Gilbert Parent
Decorum: Oral Questions; singing of national anthem and waving of Canadian flags prevent member from asking question
The Speaker: I wish to address the incident that occurred before the House adjourned Thursday, February 26, 1998. I also wish to speak of the subsequent related events, which appear to have...
The Speaker rules that displaying flags in the Chamber is a form of disorder as it uses props, and reaffirms the Chair's duty to maintain decorum to protect every member's right to speak.