Before we resume debate, I would like to respond to the question raised by the member for Lac-Saint-Jean, who asked whether members are allowed to refer to themselves by name or in the third person in the House.
On page 525 of House of Commons Procedure and Practice, fourth edition, by Janse and LeBlanc, in paragraph 13.27, entitled “References to Members”, it states:There is no procedural impediment to members referring to themselves by name. The Speaker will not allow a member to refer to another member by name even if a member's proper name is part of a quotation read in the House by another member. As the Chair has repeatedly noted, a member cannot do indirectly what cannot be done directly.
In fact, members are allowed to refer to themselves in the third person. The member has not infringed any of the rules and did not do so during his speech or his questions and comments. I am glad I could clarify that for all members.
I am particularly pleased for the member for Lac-Saint-Jean.
Resuming debate, the hon. Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience.