QUESTION PERIOD — Business of the Senate
May 30, 2023
Honourable senators, first, I would like to say something. I want to remind senators that, during Question Period — and I will refer you to rule 4-8(1). I’ll read it again:
During Question Period, a Senator may, without notice, ask a question of:
(a) the Leader of the Government, on a matter relating to public affairs;
I just want to remind senators of that. Also, if you’re asking a question to a committee chair, it’s, “. . . on a matter relating to the activities of the committee.”
So, please, I’d like to remind you that that is the case per rule 4-8(1)(a) and (c). Thank you.
Senator Plett, did you have a point of order?
No, Your Honour. You addressed my point of order. It had to do with the question being asked of a committee chair on a question about whether they will take on something as opposed to what they are dealing with, but you addressed it. Thank you, Your Honour.
Your Honour, on the point of order, it’s quite clear the question has two components to it, including the component allowed under the Rules, and the chair answered the question to that end.
I don’t think Senator Plett raised a point of order. He was just commenting.
