Statement
October 8, 2024
Statement concerning unparliamentary language by the member for Etobicoke Centre during the sitting of March 20, 2024
Hon. Greg Fergus
Speaker of the House
Ruling Text
The Speaker:
Before we resume debate, the Chair would like to return to the events from March 20, 2024. The member for Etobicoke Centre had used language that was deemed unparliamentary by the Chair. The member was asked to withdraw his comments and apologize. He refused to do so and, as such, has not been recognized by the Chair since then.
[English]
Given other events from earlier today, including sanctions imposed on another member for similar comments, the Chair is now ready to move on and allow the member for Etobicoke Centre to again participate in debate as of tomorrow, October 9. The Chair now considers the matter closed.
I thank all members for their attention.
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Holding
"The sanction preventing the member for Etobicoke Centre from being recognized to speak is lifted, and the matter is considered closed."
AI Summary
The Speaker lifts a long-standing sanction against the member for Etobicoke Centre for previous unparliamentary language, allowing them to participate in debate again.
AI Analysis
- Outcome
- Other
- Tone
- Neutral
- Procedural Stage
- Resumption of Debate
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