MP appeared naked during virtual session and had to apologize | the Chronicle

The pandemic of coronavirus around the world have made virtual sessions more common than it seems, although sometimes care must be taken when switching on the cameras so as not to show off in household clothes very different from those who are dressed in official activities. This Wednesday, a Canadian MP missed this distinction by simply showing up without clothes.

William amos, member of the Liberal Party of Canada and representative of the electoral district of Pontiac (province of Quebec) in the House of Commons, he had to apologize after appearing naked in a hybrid session of the lower house of parliament.

A screenshot is circulating online that shows Amos standing and naked with the flags of Canada and Quebec in the background.

“I made a very unfortunate mistake today and I’m obviously embarrassed about it. My camera was left on by accident while I was putting on my work clothes after running. I sincerely apologize to everyone. colleagues in the House. an honest mistake and it will not happen again “, Amos wrote in a tweet as the news became public.

The episode caught the attention of other parliamentarians. Yes indeed, Claude DeBellefeuille, a member of the Bloc Québécois, raised the issue with the spokesperson for the House of Commons, asking for respect for the rules of the dress code.

“I think today we set a new record. We saw a member, during question period, badly dressed. That is to say without clothes. So maybe it is worth it to remind members, especially male members, that suits and ties are appropriate, but also a shirt, underpants and pants “, city CBC to the official.

The rules established in the lower house do not determine a specific dress code. However, the presidents of various parliamentary bodies have decided that all MPs should be dressed in a “business suit” contemporary.