November 3, 2025
Hon. Francis Scarpaleggia
Point of Order concerning amendments adopted in committee to Bill C-4, An Act respecting certain affordability measures for Canadians and another measure
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the point of order raised on October 29, 2025, by the parliamentary secretary to the government House leader concerning the admissibility of amendments...
The Speaker ruled that committee amendments advancing the start date of a GST rebate did not require a royal recommendation because a tax rebate is a reduction in revenue, not a new public expenditure.