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April 14, 2000
The Deputy Speaker: The Chair is ready to at least say something on this subject. It is a matter of some concern to the Chair, not just because of the point raised today but because there have...
The Chair cautioned members to avoid statements of a commercial nature during S.O. 31s but declined to rule on whether a specific fundraising announcement had violated the rules.
November 29, 1996
The Speaker: Dear colleagues, before proceeding with Statements by Members, I would like to return to the question raised yesterday by the honourable member for Laurier—Sainte-Marie following the...
The Speaker rules that while the Chair does not judge the truth of statements, members must avoid personal attacks during Statements by Members under Standing Order 31.
September 17, 1996
The Speaker: I thank the honourable member. In my opinion, instead of starting up a little debate here, all that is necessary is to put this to the honourable member. I give you all kinds of room...
The Speaker ruled that members' statements should not be used for advertising or commercial gain.
November 26, 1990
The Speaker: I would like to assure the honourable Member that the Chair, as much as is humanly possible, would not ever treat one honourable Member differently than the others. A few days ago I...
The Speaker reaffirms rules against personal attacks in Statements by Members (S.O. 31) and promises to review a complaint to ensure fair treatment for all Members.
November 8, 1990
The Speaker: The honourable Member is asking for clarification. I can give the honourable Member clarification, and I shall. On January 17, 1983, Madam Sauvé, then Speaker, touched on the question...
The Speaker explains that interrupting a member was necessary because personal attacks are prohibited during Statements by Members, citing a 1983 precedent.
December 1, 1986
The Speaker:...it is often the obligation of Members of Parliament to criticize a law. However, Members also realize it is not their place to castigate a court or judge or the decision rendered...
The Speaker rules that MPs can criticize laws but not judges or specific court rulings, especially during Statements by Members, as it is unparliamentary.
October 29, 1986
The Speaker: The Chair indicated several days ago that consideration would be given to the question of privilege raised by the honourable Member for Burnaby, and the matter would be brought back...
The Speaker ruled that using a Member's Statement (S.O. 21) to condemn another Member's language on a matter already addressed by the Chair is an improper use of the Standing Order and does not constitute a valid question of privilege.