Thank you.
Interpreters are well aware of their role in political debate in Canada. We work in a highly politicized setting. In the cut and thrust of political debate, emotions run high. When there's an interruption in interpretation, some people often become critical or angry. However, it's a situation we deal with extremely well. The interpreters know that they are under a great deal of pressure.
The interpreters know that I, as a manager responsible for their services, support them, back them up and help them whenever they have to interrupt their interpretation. We also have a code of ethics: Interpreters who can't hear what is being said can't provide the service, and have to stop interpreting.