As you all know, on this point of order, the only thing that we are prevented from doing in committee and in the House, where we have complete freedom of speech and freedom from civil actions and exemption from jury duty, etc., is made quite clear by Standing Order 18:No member shall speak disrespectfully of the Sovereign...nor of the Governor General or the person administering the Government of Canada; nor use nor use offensive words against either House, or against any Member thereof....
Freedom of speech is the first and foremost thing here. We do have freedom of speech and are only asked to treat witnesses respectfully when they're here. So the comments are in order whether you like them or not.
Madam Gallant, you have the floor.