However, he said he would give her another chance. He asked if she will support Israel’s right to retaliate against the Iranian government and Hamas and Hezbollah terrorists to protect itself.

If there is a day where politicians do not do politics about people’s lives being taken or killed, Joly said it was Monday.

“We are all against any form of antisemitism in this house, any form of discrimination,” she said.

“And I really hope that my colleague in front will apologize.”

During that Question Period, Fergus said Poilievre used language directed at Joly deemed to be unparliamentary. He pointed out this language was similar to what was said by an MP who accused him of pandering to an odious regime.

At that time, the MP had to withdraw that comment. Fergus requested Poilievre withdraw his comment.

To date, he has not done that. When he was the subject of unparliamentary language, Conservative MPs said they were offended and made it clear it should not have been said, which led to the withdrawal.

As such, he said MPs should appreciate he must do the same in these circumstances. He added the parliamentary system depends on respect for the rules MPs have to follow, and their application has been entrusted to him and other chairs.

By ignoring the parliamentary rules, he said it “has a corrosive effect on our discussions.” He called on all MPs, especially party leaders, to reflect on this.

Fergus concluded by saying Poilievre knows his role as Opposition leader is to ask questions to cabinet ministers, ensure they are held accountable, and challenge their decisions. He said his role includes making the Canadian government uncomfortable.

“But his actions must also be exercised in the existing boundaries of parliamentary decorum,” he said.

Conservative Director of Communications Sarah Fischer responded by saying Fergus banned Poilievre from asking Prime Minister Justin Trudeau questions during Question Period, which is needed to hold the Canadian government accountable.

“What a blatant affront to democracy!!!” said Fischer.

“If you can’t beat them, silence them??”

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