The Honourable

The Honourable () or The Honorable (; ) (abbreviation: Hon., Hon'ble, or variations) is an that is used as a prefix before the names or titles of members of the Privy Council of Canada and the Senate. To acquire the title, one must first become a minister in the government.
== Controversy ==
At the beginning of every Parliament, there is controversy over new candidates and Parliamentarians that have not been sworn into the Privy Council or have never even served in Parliament. This recurring controversy requires veteran Parliamentarians to remind new Members not to use the title until they have served in Cabinet.