Mr. Speaker, in the past, the Chair has found that words used in this place that can be seen to incite violence are deemed to be unparliamentary. I want to provide context to the Chair. There was a protest that took place at the home of the Minister of Justice and Attorney General. When that occurred, I said, “Protest government buildings and MP offices - absolutely. But the intended target of this demonstration is a family home. This time they stayed outside, but we shouldn’t wait until masked thugs are emboldened. This scene is not acceptable.”
It is never acceptable for people to attend the family homes, the residences of members of Parliament, where their spouses, partners and children live.
Today, during question period, the government House leader used language that could be seen to incite this type of activity, specifically targeting the Leader of the Opposition.
I would ask that you counsel the government House leader to withdraw her comments, to apologize and to condemn the protest that occurred at the home of the Leader of the Opposition, where his wife and children are.