Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order. Yesterday after question period I rose on a point of order. I was referencing an answer from the Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development where she suggested incorrectly that poverty has been cut in half under her watch. I referred to her answer at that time as an absolute lie.
I know the rules of the House and I respect Parliament, and I know that I should not have used that word. I want to withdraw that remark and offer an unconditional apology to the minister and to the House.
In the spirit of conciliation, I am also prepared to table a report entitled “The 2009 Report Card on Child and Family Poverty in Canada”, which the minister can reference to have the correct information in the future.