A show of respect
From QP this afternoon. Lawrence Cannon tries to respond to a question about Sri Lanka from Bob Rae.
Cannon: Mr. Speaker, the honourable minister knows very well from the beginning of this—
(Liberals applaud. Bob Rae stands and bows.)
Cannon: The honourable former prime minister knows full well, that’s even better.
(Liberals applaud. Bob Rae stands and bows)
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The Speaker: Order, order. The Minister of Foreign Affairs has the floor. We will have to have some order so his response can be heard.
Cannon: The former premier of Ontario, how is that?
(Conservatives cheer.)
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