Thank you. Oral questions. Question period is over. Before we continue any further, I would like say a few words.
I know during the Fourth Session, the Standing Committee on Rules and Procedures gave its support to the Speaker to strictly apply the rules and guidelines for oral question period.
I have had a concern for sometime about the tone and manner of questioning some Members have adopted lately. Ministers have also managed to capture my attention with the tone and manner of some of their responses. We must remember that we are all honourable Members, elected to this position by our constituents. Our action inside the House reflects on this institution and our constituents. If we do not conduct ourselves in a respectful manner, this will reflect badly on the people who elected us as their representatives. I ask that Members keep this in mind and respect the rules and procedures of this House and each other, not only during question period but in all debates during sessions and outside sessions.
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Item 7, written questions. Item 8, returns to written questions. Item 9, replies to opening address. Item 10, petitions. Item 11, reports of standing and special committees. Item 12, reports of committees on the review of bills. Item 13, tabling of documents. Mr. O'Brien.