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November 8, 2018
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the point of order raised on October 29, 2018, by the hon. member for Haldimand—Norfolk concerning the right of all Canadians to petition Parliament. I...
The Speaker ruled on a point of order regarding petition size restrictions, noting that the House subsequently amended Standing Order 36(1.1)(c) to accommodate larger paper for accessibility purposes.
October 23, 2018
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised on October 5, 2018, by the hon. member for Repentigny concerning the number of questions allotted to independent members...
The Speaker denied a question of privilege seeking increased question allotment for independent members, ruling that the current 14 questions per week maintains an appropriate balance against the time constraints of Oral Questions.
April 20, 2015
The Speaker: I thank the hon. Member for Winnipeg Centre for raising the issue of the sale of the Canadian Wheat Board. As a Member from Western Canada, I am very familiar with the Wheat Board as...
The Speaker denied a request for an emergency debate on the sale of the Canadian Wheat Board, citing a lack of urgency and the availability of other debate opportunities.
May 12, 2014
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the point of order raised on April 28, 2014, by the Member for Westmount—Ville-Marie regarding the procedural acceptability of Bill C-31, An Act to...
The Speaker ruled that the government's internal policy on tabling treaties is not a parliamentary rule, and therefore a failure to follow it does not render related legislation procedurally unacceptable.
May 8, 2014
The Speaker: I thank the hon. Member for Ottawa Centre for raising this issue. As a father of two young girls myself, I can certainly understand the impact this would have on concerned Canadians...
The Speaker granted an emergency debate but deferred it to a later day to ensure better participation.
May 22, 2013
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the point of order raised on May 21, 2013 by the hon. House Leader of the Official Opposition regarding the admissibility of Government Business No. 17, a...
The Speaker ruled that a government motion to extend sitting hours is in order, as the House can alter its schedule by a majority vote at any time.
April 2, 2012
The Speaker: I appreciate the Member for Windsor—Tecumseh raising this. I was here in the previous Parliament when my predecessor attempted to bring some kind of cohesive parameters as to what...
The Speaker clarifies that personal attacks are held to a higher standard during Statements by Members (S.O. 31) because there is no opportunity for the targeted Member to respond.
November 17, 2011
The Speaker: I am now ready to rule on the point of order raised by the Member for Malpeque, on November 4, concerning the tabling of a document by the President of the Treasury Board. I would...
The Speaker rules that while tabling a public document about a private citizen is technically allowed, it is improper to use parliamentary privilege to potentially harm the reputation of individuals who cannot defend themselves.
October 19, 2011
The Speaker: The notice requirement having been waived, Mr. Hiebert proceeded with an exchange in the Order of Precedence such that Bill C-311, An Act to amend the Importation of Intoxicating...
The Speaker explains a change to Standing Order 94(1)(a) requiring a 48-hour notice period for the start of Private Members' Hour.
December 4, 2009
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the point of order raised on Wednesday, December 2, 2009, by the hon. Member for Toronto–Danforth regarding the tabling of a document by the Minister of...
The Speaker denied a point of order, confirming that a Minister filing a document directly with the Clerk ('back door' tabling) is a procedurally correct alternative to tabling it in the Chamber.