Mr. Chair, first of all, I'm on a point of order, so don't start the clock yet.
Mr. Chisholm, in the last exchange with the minister, was in violation of Standing Order 18, which clearly says:
No Member shall speak disrespectfully of the Sovereign, nor of any of the Royal Family, nor of the Governor General or the person administering the Government of Canada; nor use offensive words against either House, or against any Member thereof. No Member may reflect upon any vote of the House, except for the purpose of moving that such vote be rescinded.
Anyway, his language to the minister was offensive and I believe he owes an apology to the minister—and I suggest that he do that at his next opportunity in the House of Commons—for even suggesting any of that language. We are supposed to be conducting ourselves at a higher standard, especially at committee, so I am extremely disappointed.