Before we resume debate I will return to the matter raised by the hon. member for Calgary Southeast in her intervention about another member on the government side referring to a member of the official opposition, the Bloc Quebecois, not being present in her seat. I told the hon. member at that time that I would review the blues.
I have the blues before me and a reference was made by a government member that first of all she leaves. The member for Calgary Southeast was entirely right that it occurred. Second and most important it goes against the convention of the House to make any reference to the absence of any member at any one time from the Chamber.
I know other members such as the member for Lévis, and I believe someone on the government side, wished to rise on the point. I will consider the matter closed now that it has been raised correctly by the member for Calgary Southeast. I thank her for her intervention and the matter is closed.