Madam Speaker, I rise on a point of order. The hon. member for Roberval—Lac-St-Jean and Bloc Québécois House leader would remind the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food that he is not allowed to refer to the whereabouts of the members inside this House, their comings and goings, whether they are present or absent. Comments of that kind have always been contrary to all the rules. The minister should seek advice from the hon. member sitting next to him, since she used to chair the proceedings of the House of Commons. She could probably give him some good advice.
I invite him to return to order, to give his speech and to explain to this House why he could not find a way to travel to Quebec City--