Mr. Speaker, I have one final small point on this matter. Abstentions are not recorded in the records of Hansard. There is no need to place an abstention on the record, but I do think that over time the practice of recording abstentions is a good one. It allows members to let their constituents know they were present in the House but had a reason of principle to abstain.
In the House of Commons on February 22nd, 2021. See this statement in context.