Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order. In light of the fact that issue of committee chairs has gripped the collective psyche of Canadians and inherent in this motion is the underlying premise that secrecy seems to be a hallmark of democracy, I propose that you seek the consent of the House to clear the galleries, turn off the cameras and let this recorded division take place by secret ballot under the shroud of this new democracy and completely out of the view of Canadians.
In the House of Commons on November 5th, 2002. See this statement in context.