Subcommittee on a Code of Conduct for Members committee  This also gives the process credibility, because these are neutral, competent persons who deal with these situations on a regular basis. We can rely on them and we know that we will be getting the best advice. Since the result of the investigation can sometimes be difficult to ac

Subcommittee on a Code of Conduct for Members committee  Mr. Chair, I would say that we could have such rules. I am thinking, for example, of a Senate policy on conflict of interests. In schedule B, there is a guide on what constitutes harassment. Questions are asked to help you identify what represents an unacceptable situation. Is

Subcommittee on a Code of Conduct for Members committee  Yes, indeed, such rules could discuss the context or framework of the duties of a parliamentarian.

Subcommittee on a Code of Conduct for Members committee  Yes.

Subcommittee on a Code of Conduct for Members committee  I would be very happy to do that, Mr. Chair.

Subcommittee on a Code of Conduct for Members committee  I would suggest, Mr. Chair, one thing that probably everyone could agree on is the process we should put in place if a complaint of harassment comes up. The definition is a starting point. You might not have to have a final definition, but there are certain things you could all

Subcommittee on a Code of Conduct for Members committee  No, there is not. In fact, what you're talking about here specifically is free speech, but it falls a little bit into this debate about decorum in the House right now that we've seen happen lately in terms of how people behave. Certainly, it touches on what people say and how the

Subcommittee on a Code of Conduct for Members committee  Quickly, precinct is essentially where parliamentary business is conducted, so it could be anywhere where you have parliamentarians. Travelling committee proceedings are part of the precinct.

Subcommittee on a Code of Conduct for Members committee  It's a difficult question to answer, but it's also difficult to say that the definition of harassment would expand to the private life of members because of all of the permutations in situations that could arise. It could probably still be considered by the committee, but you hav

Subcommittee on a Code of Conduct for Members committee  It would be very difficult because of perception. You arguing a point might be perceived by the person across as offensive, as unacceptable. From your point of view, it's totally fine, and you have 307 people, except the Speaker, who have their own opinion about it. How do we rec

Subcommittee on a Code of Conduct for Members committee  I will not—

Subcommittee on a Code of Conduct for Members committee  —purposely.

Subcommittee on a Code of Conduct for Members committee  I'm certainly looking forward to, if possible, working with the committee and at least exploring it in detail.

Subcommittee on a Code of Conduct for Members committee  Are you talking about the definition of harassment or just the—

Subcommittee on a Code of Conduct for Members committee  We have looked at quite a few other jurisdictions in Westminster's model. They're quite general, in the sense that their codes of conduct don't deal specifically with harassment. Certain policies do, but not in a specific code of conduct. Westminster has a policy that deals with