A difficult moment in the Senate tonight. ISG Senator Mary Jane McCallum, speaking to Bill C-15, held an eagle feather. Conservative leader Don Plett rose on a point of order, asking the Speaker to decide whether the feather was allowed. Debate ensued.. @ISGSenate #SenCa
The Speaker was compelled to break for dinner moment later, at 6 pm EDT. Debate over whether an Indigenous Senator can hold an eagle feather when they speak will likely be debated more then. The Speaker may rule tonight - or may reserve his decision.
For context: props are not allowed in the Senate. No charts. No T-shirts with slogans. But is an eagle feather a prop? Or more akin to a sacred symbol?
To be clear - I don’t think an eagle feather is a prop. But the ultimate decision will rest with the Speaker. I will keep you apprised.
Sen Don Plett has stood to say he still believes his point of order is valid, but that he will withdraw it, and apologize to Senator McCallum if he hurt her “in light of the circumstances we are in.” #SenCA
Senator McCallum has thanked Sen. Plett for his apology.
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