New Speaker Greg Fergus tried to make a speech about decorum — did anyone hear it?

Greg Fergus, who was elected Speaker of the House of Commons earlier this month, advised MPs on October 4 that he would be coming forward with “reflective guidelines” to foster civility in the House. He chose Wednesday afternoon, immediately before question period, to do so.

New Speaker Greg Fergus tried to make a speech about decorum — did anyone hear it?
Newly elected Speaker of the House of Commons Greg Fergus speaks from his chair in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023.

Greg Fergus, who was elected Speaker of the House of Commons earlier this month, advised MPs on October 4 that he would be coming forward with “reflective guidelines” to foster civility in the House. He chose Wednesday afternoon, immediately before question period, to do so.