Liberal MP Says Tory MP James Bezan Made 'Humiliating' Remarks Of Sexual Nature

[GameBoy27]

Seriously? In my opinion, Bezan has more than gone out of his way to apologize for his comments. To the point of even taking sensitivity training. As for Romanada, she needs to put on her big girl pants.

Liberal Sherry Romanado Says Tory MP James Bezan Made 'Humiliating' Remarks Of Sexual Nature
The Conservative has apologized for an "inappropriate and flippant comment."

Liberal MP Sherry Romanado stunned the House of Commons Monday by saying Conservative MP James Bezan made inappropriate comments to her last spring that were "sexual in nature."

Romanado made the accusation after rising on a point of order at the conclusion of question period.

"In May, the member from Selkirk—Interlake—Eastman publicly made inappropriate, humiliating and unwanted comments to me that were sexual in nature," the Quebec MP said. "These comments have caused me great stress and have negatively affected my work environment."

Bezan did not respond to Romanado's comments. Earlier, however, he rose in the House to offer an apology.

"Earlier this year I made an inappropriate and insensitive comment in the presence of the member for Longueuil-Charles-LeMoyne," he said.

"I have nothing but the greatest respect for this member, for this institution, and I sincerely apologize."

Bezan later released a statement saying he made the remark at an event at Ottawa City Hall on May 2 while posing for a photo with a Liberal MP and another person.

"While standing for the picture I made an inappropriate and flippant comment by saying, 'this isn't my idea of a threesome,' which was intended as a partisan comment about being in a photo with a Liberal member of caucus," Bezan said in the statement.

"I realized that this comment was inappropriate and attempted to apologize the following day but was not afforded that opportunity."

On May 10, Bezan said in the release, he learned the chief human resources officer received a formal complaint from the MP. Bezan said he participated in human resources review, which did not recommend disciplinary action. He apologized both in writing and in person to the MP.

"I also completed sensitivity training offered by the House of Commons," he said.

Bezan is the Conservatives' defence critic and vice-chair of the standing committee on national defence. Romanado, who serves as parliamentary secretary to the minister of veterans affairs and associate minister of national defence, also sits on the defence committee.

HuffPost Canada has reached out to both Romanado and Bezan for comment.

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[sempel]

This is the type of incident that kind of pisses me off because it's clearly a joke, it's grey about being inappropriate, there was no sexual intent, yet some people will complain about something like this instead of laughing or just ignoring it. Does the female MP have the right to complain - sure. Does she have grounds for the complaint - sure. But I think common sense should have prevailed.

 

[wazup]

I think these cases should only get attention if the people are attractive, just makes it more interesting

 

[Mr Bret]

Interesting how a number of the entertainment industry accused get fired immediately when there's an accusation, but not the politician.

 

[Sniper Jr.]

The fact that such a harmless joke became a news item shows how insane the accusation frenzy has gotten.

"In May, the member from Selkirk—Interlake—Eastman publicly made inappropriate, humiliating and unwanted comments to me that were sexual in nature," the Quebec MP said. "These comments have caused me great stress and have negatively affected my work environment."

It causes me great stress to know that there are fruitcakes like this woman in government.

 

[jcpro]

Just using imagined victimhood to score some cheap political points. Despicable cunt.

 

[sempel]

Just using imagined victimhood to score some cheap political points. Despicable cunt.

I wouldn't use that word (ever) but this is clearly a case of using anything to sling mud at another party. I imagine back in the day one MP would have informed on another from an opposing party if they failed to rewind a returned video rental.

Shame is, in an attempt to play a victim, she's not only made herself a target, she's actually made herself look really bad. If I was working with her I'd have lost a great deal of respect.

 

[HEYHEY]

Liberal snowflakes have taken over

 

[OnTheWayOut]

"In May, the member from Selkirk—Interlake—Eastman publicly made inappropriate, humiliating and unwanted comments to me that were sexual in nature," the Quebec MP said. "These comments have caused me great stress and have negatively affected my work environment."

Oh my, what if this nutcase was ever faced with a real stressful situation? She doesn't seem fit to hold any political office.

 

[sempel]

"In May, the member from Selkirk—Interlake—Eastman publicly made inappropriate, humiliating and unwanted comments to me that were sexual in nature," the Quebec MP said. "These comments have caused me great stress and have negatively affected my work environment."

Oh my, what if this nutcase was ever faced with a real stressful situation? She doesn't seem fit to hold any political office.

I know what phrase might set her off - "I'm not voting for you!"

 

[gww]

This part sounds more like he made up a good line when he was confronted - "While standing for the picture I made an inappropriate and flippant comment by saying, 'this isn't my idea of a threesome,' which was intended as a partisan comment about being in a photo with a Liberal member of caucus,"

She took took 7 months to come forward but in the mean time refused multiple attempts at an apology.

Stupid thing to say but we have all done that many times. Her bringing it forward in this forum was for the grand standing. Plenty of opportunity to resolve long ago.

 

[Aardvark154]

For the love of God, it was an in marginal taste joke, nothing more. On top of which he has already apologized for saying it.

 

[Smallcock]

He practically grabbed her by the pussy and raped her with that remark. May he burn in Hell.

 

[Mikehorn]

Yet more proof that politics would not be a career choice for me.

 

[frankcastle]

When are people going to learn that you have to watch what you say?

You really have to know/trust your audience when talkling sex.

I have no sympathy because in those situations you won't find many public supporters. No politician is taking a bullet to help you out.

 

[Mikehorn]

Seriously, did you see this woman? I doubt anyone has ever had sexual intent toward her.

 

[AJstar]

The fact that such a harmless joke became a news item shows how insane the accusation frenzy has gotten.



It causes me great stress to know that there are fruitcakes like this woman in government.

North Korea,Iran,Russia couldn't cause the internal turmoil that our Social Media has unleashed on our common senses.
We are truly doomed as a society.

 

[sempel]

When are people going to learn that you have to watch what you say?

You really have to know/trust your audience when talkling sex.

I have no sympathy because in those situations you won't find many public supporters. No politician is taking a bullet to help you out.

I won't dispute that the comment can be considered inappropriate. But her reaction is the equivalent of a dive in soccer - it's over the top. A reaction of "it was offensive" is all I think is required. Great stress? Seems awfully exaggerated.

 

[james t kirk]

I agree with the peanut gallery above.

She should have just cut him down on the spot with something like, "in your dreams buddy", or "that's a small threat".

But to stand up in the house about this just shows me that she's not cut out for the real world.

 

[IM469]

Seriously, did you see this woman? I doubt anyone has ever had sexual intent toward her.

Maybe deep down she never gets any complement and she will take any slightly sexual comment - even in a playful jest - and run with it. She wants the attention, she wants to broadcast to the world that she too suffers from unwanted advances. Nothing that James Bezan could say or do would prevent this sick women her defining moment of feminine glory.