Honourable Senators, if something happens in the chamber and it is not brought to my attention through a point of order, that doesn’t mean that it’s going to be allowed or it should be allowed. I can only address points of order.

Senator Martin has rightly pointed out that — for example, vote 16 on Senator McPhedran’s mask in and of itself is not necessarily a prop, but vote 16 on her mask does illustrate her position and certainly her remarks with respect to the bill that she is supporting. In that sense, it is a prop.

In other words, I would kindly ask Senator McPhedran to remove it. If you don’t have another one, we can supply one.

Mr. Speaker, would it be possible to clarify the situation? As senators, we receive masks from various organizations, such as companies that have corporate logos. I see other colleagues wearing masks with logos. It might be advisable to remind senators that we must seek to be as neutral as possible when choosing masks.

The mask I’m wearing today was colour coordinated with my nice corduroy jacket just to add some levity to it. I think clarification is needed. I have this other mask here. November in British Columbia’s Indigenous community is Indigenous Disability Awareness Month and the B.C. disability association of Indigenous people sent me their mask, which I have been wearing. It’s a wonderful mask and there is a message on it. I’ve worn it.

I’m just seeking clarification, Senator Plett, on what we should or should not wear. Should we wear just an ordinary mask? I just want that to be said. Thank you.

I would refer senators back to my statement which Senator Martin referred to. Obviously, there are lots of things on masks that are not being used to promote or illustrate a point of view that is being expressed by a senator. So if it’s not being used to illustrate or promote a remark or a point of view of a senator, it’s not a prop — unless somebody complains about it, and then we’ll have to have another look at it.