That was a comment on the original motion. So there are several speakers who have gone before me.
We understand the importance of Canada appointing an indigenous Governor General, but as a Métis person, my concern, like many others, is that a person was appointed who doesn't speak French, when many qualified indigenous candidates can speak French. Appointing one of those people would have respected the bilingual nature of our country.
What the Prime Minister has done is insulting. None of this is directed at the Governor General herself, who is highly respected—