Canadian MP accidentally appears naked while attending Parliament via video conference

A Canadian MP has apologised after appearing naked during a virtual parliamentary sitting, saying he was getting changed in his office and did not realise his camera was on.

The member’s accidental exposure was drawn to the attention of Speaker Anthony Rota after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau finished answering a question in the House.

“As you know, since the beginning of the pandemic we have tried to emphasise the importance of respecting … the dress code here in the House,” said Bloc Québécois MP Claude DeBellefeuille.

“Today we’ve set a new record. We’ve seen a member during Question Period improperly dressed — that is, unclothed.