Mr. Speaker, I do not usually rise on points of privileges, and many people here know how technical, or how I have gained knowledge of the rules, but Mr. Speaker, the point of privilege in many instances is a very serious matter. I want to raise a point of privilege about a remark that was made, maybe privately, but in jest and maybe in jest, but nonetheless, I think, has a bearing on my capacity as a Member. It was a remark that was uttered by the honourable Member for Yellowknife Centre to the honourable Member for Keewatin Central. Maybe I was not supposed to hear it, but the remarks were, "All the North American Indians are on a rampage." Mr. Speaker, that remark, in my opinion, causes me great concern. I am an Indian myself, and I think that I have to call into question whether or not I could rise in this House and deal with issues relating to my concerns with the knowledge that anyone could have that view. Maybe it is a misunderstanding and maybe I need clarification, but I think it is important that my misunderstandings and my ability to operate in this House without the knowledge that the underlying tones of such a remark would be made. I am basically trying to deal with it under 32(1).
Richard Nerysoo on Item 19: Third Reading Of Bills
In the Legislative Assembly on December 17th, 1991. See this statement in context.
Item 19: Third Reading Of Bills
Item 19: Third Reading Of Bills
December 17th, 1991
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Richard Nerysoo Mackenzie Delta
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