A Canadian politician has apologized after appearing naked during a virtual video conference, saying his camera was accidentally left behind while changing clothes.
Will Amos, federal MP (MP) for Pontiac, Quebec, was seen completely uncovered in a photo that has now gone viral.
So this is Will Amos, he admitted it.
As I explain in my story, which will be posted soon, pants are not mentioned in parliamentary dress. Bet they never thought it had to be written down! https://t.co/FJIWF1A29B
– Brian Lilley (@brianlilley) 14 April 2021
Claude DeBellefeuille, a lawmaker from the opposition bloc Quebecois Party, showed Amos’ appearance during the question time of the meeting.
“We saw a member dressed incorrectly during a wrong period. It was not dressed. Perhaps you should remind the members, especially the male members, that clothes and ties are appropriate,” DeBellefeuille said according to Frans CNN.
Amos, a member of the Liberal Party, led by the Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
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“I made a very unfortunate mistake today and I am obviously embarrassed about it,” Amos said in his statement.
“My camera was accidentally turned on when I changed into work clothes after I went jogging. I apologize to my colleagues in the house. It was an honest mistake + it will not happen again,” he added.
I made a very unfortunate mistake today and I am obviously ashamed of it. My camera was accidentally turned on when I got dressed in work clothes after I went jogging. I apologize to my colleagues in the House. It was an honest mistake + it will not happen again.
– Will Amos (@WillAAmos) 14 April 2021