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January 28, 2014
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised by the Member for Terrebonne—Blainville on December 9. I would like to thank the hon. Member for raising the question, as...
The Speaker denied a question of privilege regarding a Senator's letter, finding no direct link between the external communication and an impediment to the Member's parliamentary functions.
March 6, 2012
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised on February 27 by the Minister of Public Safety regarding cyber-campaigns following the introduction in the House by him...
The Speaker ruled that direct online threats against a Minister constitute a prima facie question of privilege, while an inundation of office communications does not.
April 24, 2007
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the point of order raised on April 16, 2007, by the hon. Member for Beaches–East York concerning remarks made by the hon. Member for Edmonton–Mill...
A Speaker's ruling denies a point of order about naming a witness, finding the comments were on public policy but cautioning members against naming private citizens.
October 30, 2006
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised on Wednesday, October 25, 2006 by the hon. Member for Wascana concerning comments allegedly made by the hon. Minister of...
The Speaker ruled that a dispute between Members over alleged remarks not found in the official record does not constitute a prima facie breach of privilege.
November 12, 2003
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the questions of privilege raised by the hon. Government House Leader on May 12, 2003, and on May 16, 2003, arising from a decision of the British...
The Speaker ruled that courts cannot compel Members of Parliament to testify, affirming that Parliament alone defines the scope of its own privileges.
January 29, 2002
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised on Monday, December 10, 2001, by the hon. Member for New Westminster–Coquitlam–Burnaby. I thank the hon. Member for...
The Speaker denied a question of privilege regarding a minister's comments, ruling that the Chair has no authority over statements made outside the House.
February 11, 1998
The Speaker: I am now prepared to make a statement on the question of privilege raised by the honourable member for Wentworth—Burlington on February 3, 1998, concerning comments made by Justice...
The Speaker deferred a ruling on a question of privilege concerning a judge's remarks, opting to await the results of a Canadian Judicial Council investigation.
December 11, 1991
The Speaker: After having co-operated with the Chair and twice postponing his question of privilege, the honourable Member for Timiskaming rose on Tuesday, December 3, 1991 to protest certain...
The Speaker denied a question of privilege concerning insinuations of conflict of interest after the offending Member denied wrongdoing, but used the ruling to issue a strong warning against personal attacks and uncivil conduct in the House.
August 12, 1988
The Speaker: On Thursday, July 14, 1988 the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Revenue claimed that her privileges as a Member had been breached in relation to a press release...
The Speaker ruled that a false press release about a Member is a matter for the courts, not a breach of parliamentary privilege, unless it clearly obstructs their duties.