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House of Commons interpreters briefly parted from their sombre tone Tuesday, when a microphone picked up a jovial conversation between colleagues.

A team of two had just finished members’ statements when the English translation feed fell silent.

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Instead of hearing MP John Carmichael’s speech, listeners heard some cackling laughs before an upbeat voice chirped:

“What’s with you? Did you get good news? You get laid last night?”

The feed then suddenly cut.

The remarks were heard live on CPAC channel, as well as by those wearing earbuds in the House.