I am not going to allow this to continue. We dealt with this yesterday.
I want to indicate that the hon. member is questioning another member's right to participate in debate. The member was duly elected and sworn in and has the same rights and privileges as other members.
Whether there is or is not an investigation into a member's conduct has no impact on their ability to participate in proceedings. I would ask members, while I am reading this statement, to please keep their comments to themselves.
As it is stated on page 254 of House of Commons Procedure and Practice, “Even the laying of a criminal charge against a Member,” which is not the situation being raised here, “has no effect on his or her eligibility to remain in office.” I would also remind members that the conduct of a member can be brought before the House only by way of a specific charge contained in a substantive motion. Therefore, there will be no other points of order entertained on this particular matter.
The hon. member for Calgary Skyview.