It is hardly an offensive question, Mr. Chair. To have such a high-level position, you have to have a certain level of proficiency in both languages. Furthermore, there was nothing inappropriate or disrespectful about the question. If Mr. Lalonde does not wish to answer, he does not have to, but my question was directed at him.
I would point out, Mr. Chair, that Mr. Menzies has interrupted me at least 20 times in the past two years, something I have never done to him in my life. I would ask you to start reigning him in, because members are not allowed to interrupt someone whenever they want.