Madam Speaker: I have a ruling for the House.

On April 22, 1999, the honourable member for Sturgeon Creek (Mr. McAlpine) raised a point of order about the honourable member for Transcona (Mr. Reid) not directing his comments through the Chair during debate of Bill 17.

Having read the Hansard transcript, it is evident that the honourable member for Sturgeon Creek did have a point of order. The honourable member for Transcona repeatedly addressed his comments directly to the honourable Minister of Culture, Heritage and Citizenship (Mrs. Vodrey) rather than directing his comments through the Chair.