Bill to Amend Certain Acts and Regulations in Relation to Firearms
Point of Order
May 27, 2019
Point of order. Your Honour, just a few moments ago you admonished all of us, and I think in an appropriate way, to stick to the issues and not to attribute motives and behaviours which are inappropriate and unparliamentary. I would simply ask us to follow your advice.
I think, with all respect, the most recent comments of Senator Plett seem to stray from your good and wise advice.
Well, I will address this.
Your Honour, I have chosen my words. There’s no duplicity in any of my comments that senators didn’t like. I have not called anyone any names. I have evidence. I have quoted what Senator Woo said. I have evidence to what I just said about the ISG whip, and I have said nothing that isn’t the truth.
When I say something that isn’t the truth, challenge me on it. Stand up and speak.
Senator Gold and others, if you challenge the Conservatives about being partisan, we will all say, “Hallelujah, we are.” That’s all I’m saying, Senator Gold. If senators opposite can’t take it, if you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen.
Honourable senators, I do not want to have the debate inflamed over this. Obviously, there is a line that can be crossed when you attribute attitudes or motives to a group or to individuals.
Senator Plett has made certain statements that no doubt are skating close to that line. However, I haven’t heard anything yet that I think crossed that line.
I thank senators for bringing this to my attention, allowing me to emphasize that we want debate in the chamber to be on issues, not on individuals or groups.
