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May 16, 2016
Committees / Committee of the Whole May 16, 2016 Debates, pp. 3408–9 Context On May 16, 2016, pursuant to Standing Order 81(4)(a), the House resolved into a committee of the whole to consider the...
The Deputy Speaker issued a procedural statement detailing the 15-minute time limits, rotation, and decorum rules for the Committee of the Whole debate on National Defence estimates under Standing Order 81(4)(a).
June 9, 2015
The Deputy Speaker: Before resuming debate, the Chair wishes to make a ruling on the motion by the Member for Saanich—Gulf Islands on a point of order earlier today. Having delivered a decision on...
The Speaker denied a request to select report stage amendments, ruling that being based on testimony heard after a committee deadline is not an exceptional circumstance.
September 22, 2014
The Speaker: Before providing my decision on the selection of report stage motions for Bill C-13, An Act to amend the Criminal Code, the Canada Evidence Act, the Competition Act, and the Mutual...
The Speaker ruled that a member's belief in a different voting outcome in the House does not constitute the 'exceptional significance' required to select a report stage amendment previously defeated in committee.
November 29, 2012
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the points of order raised on November 26, 2012, by the hon. House Leader for the Official Opposition and the Member for Kings—Hants, both of which arose...
The Speaker denied a point of order against a committee's process, affirming that the Chair cannot intervene in committee proceedings unless the committee formally reports an issue to the House.
October 18, 2011
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The Chair provides guidelines for take-note debates, encouraging shorter speeches and a question period to promote a more dynamic exchange.
June 20, 2008
The Speaker: The Chair is prepared to rule on this matter. I have heard plenty of arguments, and I am quite prepared to make a ruling and deal with this issue at this moment. Unfortunately, the...
The Speaker denies a point of order, ruling he cannot interfere with a committee's proceedings as they are masters of their own affairs until a report is tabled.
May 8, 2008
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the point of order raised on Friday, May 2, 2008, by the hon. Leader of the Government in the House of Commons concerning the admissibility of the...
The Speaker ruled that an amendment to recommit a bill at third reading was admissible because its phrasing was permissive, not a mandatory instruction to the committee.
November 27, 2002
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised by the hon. Member for Acadie–Bathurst on behalf of the hon. Member for Windsor–St. Clair concerning events in the...
The Speaker declined to intervene in a committee's proceedings, affirming that committees are masters of their own affairs, even though the use of the 'previous question' in committee is out of order.
May 9, 2002
The Speaker: Order, please. This is not debate. This is a point of order. The Chair is ready to put an end to this discussion at this time. The hon. Member for Hochelaga–Maisonneuve has submitted...
The Speaker denies a point of order challenging the admissibility of an amendment to a Private Member's Bill, upholding his previous ruling and referring the matter of rule changes to committee.
April 16, 2002
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised on Monday, April 15, 2002 by the hon. Member for Sarnia–Lambton concerning the expert advisers hired by the Standing...
The Speaker ruled that a committee's decision to hire an expert adviser funded by a government department and the adviser's subsequent political comments are internal committee matters, not a breach of privilege.