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October 22, 2018
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the point of order raised on October 3, 2018, by the hon. member for Bruce—Grey— Owen Sound regarding unparliamentary language. I would like to thank the...
The Speaker ruled that the Prime Minister's use of 'ambulance chaser' was technically parliamentary because it was used generically, but cautioned members against testing the limits of acceptable language.
March 22, 2018
The Assistant Deputy Speaker: I would like to return to a point of order raised earlier today by the member for Barrie—Innisfil. He questioned the validity of the vote on Motion No. 92, given that...
The Assistant Deputy Speaker ruled that the temporary absence of a government motion's seconder during the putting of the question was a minor oversight, upholding the vote's validity based on the principle that government business reflects the will of the cabinet.
June 11, 2014
The Speaker: I appreciate the points raised by both the Government House Leader and the Opposition House Leader. Upon examination of the section of O'Brien and Bosc upon which both House leaders...
The Speaker ruled a motion inadmissible by applying the rule of anticipation, as it was substantially the same as another motion already on the Notice Paper.
June 14, 2005
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the points of order raised by the hon. Member for Mississauga South concerning remarks made during the Question Period of Friday, June 3, 2005, and...
The Speaker ruled that while disputes over facts are matters for debate, calling a contract 'a dirty deal' during Question Period impugns motives and is out of order.
March 16, 1998
The Speaker: I wish to address the incident that occurred before the House adjourned Thursday, February 26, 1998. I also wish to speak of the subsequent related events, which appear to have...
The Speaker rules that displaying flags in the Chamber is a form of disorder as it uses props, and reaffirms the Chair's duty to maintain decorum to protect every member's right to speak.
March 24, 1993
Mr. Speaker: I wonder if I could return to the matter that engaged us for a moment or two during Question Period. I asked the honourable Member for Esquimalt—Juan de Fuca to remain in the Chamber...
The Speaker named and expelled the Member for Esquimalt—Juan de Fuca for refusing to withdraw unparliamentary language and disregarding the authority of the Chair, emphasizing the necessity of maintaining reasonable order for free speech.
April 25, 1988
Mr. Speaker: On March 28 and 29, 1988, the Honourable Member for Regina West raised a point of order contending that, in response to a question asked by the Honourable Member for St. John's East...
Speaker rules that a Minister must directly quote from a document, not merely cite or refer to it, to be obligated to table it in the House.
June 8, 1987
Mr. Speaker: In the interests of not holding up debate, the Chair has decided that, rather than reserve in this matter, the Chair will rule immediately. In the interests of honourable Members and...
The Speaker denied a point of order, ruling that the sub judice convention does not prevent debate on a civil matter not yet at trial during an Opposition Supply day.