Madam Chair, as a member of Parliament and not a member of the minister's party, I wonder if the Speaker finds the words “feigned compassion” as offensive as I do. It suggests that the minister is lying about the extent of her concern.
I think all of us in this place should presume, as I do, that the hon. member, who is the leader of the official opposition, spoke truthfully of the depth of his concern for women who have experienced violence. However, I find it offensive to suggest that the minister is feigning compassion.