Steve Norn

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Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 81)

Yeah, mahsi cho, Mr. Speaker. So just for clarification, what exactly do you want me to retract, like what wording do you want me to retract? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 81)

Sorry, can you repeat the question, Mr. Speaker.

Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 81)

Sorry, I was going to continue on. Yeah, I'll retract what the make the referral to the adjudicator's report, and I apologize for that.

Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 81)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Sure, if that's the wishes of the Member, I can retract the referral to the adjudicator's report. I think that's what was mentioned. If I may, can I continue on, Mr. Speaker.

Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 81)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Sorry, it's difficult to hear you. So from what I'm understanding, this is not a point of order, then.

Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 81)

Mahsi cho, Mr. Speaker.

Since we have moved on to the orders of the day, I'd like to call a point of privilege, Mr. Speaker.

Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 81)

Mahsi cho, Mr. Speaker. So am I okay to proceed?

Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 81)

Oh yeah, I was just speaking to the motion because there was mention in the wording and just for clarification that there was recommendation for removal for my seat, and I was just speaking to that. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 81)

Mahsi cho, Mr. Speaker.

Going back to the motion, the wording in the motion to remove me from office is surprising, Mr. Speaker. And I don't believe people in the like, in this House can do that. Only my constituents can do that at the polls during election.

Removal from office is overkill and unprecedented. We've had past Members in this House commit serious crimes and still retain their seats.

Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 81)

Okay, I was just waiting for the light to come on here.

You know, and Mr. Speaker, the wording in the motion removing me from the office is surprising and 

SOME HON MEMBERS: Retract the statement.