I thank the hon. member for Kingston and the Islands for raising the point.
As is customary, we do try, as we saw earlier today, to avoid interruptions during the course of Statements by Members and question period. It was clear to me when the member was speaking that the style of speaking was inappropriate and not within the usual standards of the House. The question was whether to interrupt at that point or at the end, and I elected to do the latter instead of the former. Quite honestly, it could have invited an immediate interruption as well.
That is why I remind hon. members that although a speaking style is not the same thing as using unparliamentary language per se, it is against the normal standard of speech in the House. Making personal comments toward any member of the House often elevates the kind of adversarial climate that does not support good, civil debate.
I appreciate the hon. member raising the point, and I think it is a good occasion to remind other hon. members of this.
Rising on a point of order, the hon. Minister of Canadian Heritage.