My colleagues, as you know, we must always show respect for each other here in the House. When I ask you to withdraw your words, regardless of what those words are, it is with the full authority of the House of Commons that I ask it of you.
We are in pretty tense times for our nation. If it surprises you that I am going to act as quickly as I am, I do so knowing full well that my primary responsibility in the House of Commons is to see to it that the institution itself is respected by all of us.
I have asked the hon. member for Laurier-Saint-Marie-
-to withdraw his words and he has refused to do so.
Therefore, Mr. Duceppe, I must name you for disregarding the authority of the Chair. Pursuant to the authority vested in me under Standing Order 11, I order you to withdraw from the House for the remainder of today's sitting.