November 17, 1987
Hon. John Fraser
Interference with Member's office: alleged interception or monitoring of telephone conversation between an assistant to a Member and penitentiary inmate
The Speaker: I bring to the attention of honourable Members that I am now ready to give my ruling on a matter raised by the honourable Member for York South—Weston on Monday, October 26. I wish to...
The Speaker ruled that the punishment of an inmate after contacting a Member's office is not a breach of privilege as this protection does not extend to a Member's staff or their work outside the Chamber.