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April 4, 2019
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the point of order raised on March 19, 2019, by the honourable member for Wellington—Halton Hills, concerning the tabling of the budget 2019 documents by...
The Speaker denied a point of order regarding the premature tabling of budget documents, ruling that while convention was broken, the action adhered to Standing Order 32(2) and was procedurally valid.
October 31, 2017
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the point of order raised on May 12, 2017, by the hon. member for Winnipeg North concerning the possible requirement for a royal recommendation with...
The Speaker issued a split ruling on four Private Members' Bills regarding the Royal Recommendation, requiring it for Bill C-315 (direct spending) but allowing Bills C-343, S-205, and S-229 to proceed due to their conditional spending clauses.
March 21, 2017
The Speaker: I am now ready to rule on the point of order raised earlier today by the hon. member for Perth—Wellington concerning the supply bill that was distributed with Supplementary Estimates...
The Speaker denied a Point of Order challenging the inclusion of ministerial salaries in a supply bill, affirming that the practice follows established precedent and does not constitute improper legislative amendment.
November 28, 2007
The Speaker: Before we proceed to Orders of the Day, I wish to give a ruling on a matter before the House. Members will recall that on October 16, 2007, the Chair made a statement reminding...
The Speaker ruled a private member's bill null and void because it imposed a tax without the required Ways and Means motion, which can only be initiated by a Minister.
February 14, 2007
The Speaker: Last night, just before debate on Private Members' Business began, the hon. Government House Leader raised a point of order relating to Bill C-288, the Kyoto Protocol Implementation...
The Speaker denied a point of order regarding the need for a royal recommendation for Bill C-288, reaffirming previous rulings and admonishing the member for re-arguing a settled matter.
March 21, 2005
The Speaker: I am now ready to rule with regard to issues affecting two private Members' bills, Bill C-331, the Ukrainian Canadian Restitution Act, and Bill C-333, the Chinese Canadian Recognition...
The Speaker ruled that a private member's bill mandating the creation of a museum requires a royal recommendation, while bills mandating negotiations for financial restitution do not, as negotiation does not constitute a direct appropriation of funds.
October 29, 1998
The Speaker: I am now ready to rule on the question of privilege raised by the House leader of the official opposition on October 19, 1998, concerning the Canada Millennium Scholarship Foundation....
The Speaker ruled that the government's allocation of funds before legislative approval was not a prima facie contempt of Parliament as it did not impede the functions of the House.
March 16, 1990
Mr. Speaker: Before commencing debate, I would like to give a ruling which I undertook to do some days ago. During the course of the sitting, Thursday, February 22, 1990, three different Members...
The Speaker denies points of order and a question of privilege concerning the delayed tabling of some Estimates documents and lack of information, finding no breach of rules or privilege occurred.