Yes, of course, that is not a problem. Since we are debating a bill that is intended—and I do say “that is intended” to protect people by making those convicted of sexual offences against minors ineligible for a record suspension, which is a provision that we support, I would like to take this opportunity to wish a Merry Christmas to all the little children of Quebec and Canada. I extended that wish to parents, but that is unfair, given that Christmas is first and foremost a celebration for children. It speaks to the little child in all of us. I simply wanted to send out a wish to them. Mr. Chairman, I hope you will not prevent me from greeting the children, now will you? I can wish them a Merry Christmas, no?
On December 14th, 2010. See this statement in context.