I am not trying to surprise anybody but the Chair cannot recognize anyone unless the member is standing.
I simply want hon. members to realize that the Chair cannot recognize anyone unless the member is standing in his place.
Perhaps I should explain this in a little more detail. The Chair agrees that the list is a tool that may be useful and it is useful from time to time.
If someone else was seeking the floor I would not hesitate. As your Speaker, entrusted with the protection of all members' privileges and rights in this Chamber, I would not hesitate to recognize that member who would be rising or standing in his or her place.
It is not to surprise anyone. I am not trying to sneak up on anyone or cause anyone any anxiety. But the debate has to follow certain processes, and that one is integral to our business here in the Chamber.