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June 5, 2014
The Acting Speaker: This is the second day that this issue has arisen. Perhaps it is time to review what the Standing Orders actually say and what the expectations of Members are. When the bells...
The Speaker rules that hearing the question is the test for voting eligibility and accepts a Minister's word he was present, while admonishing all MPs to be on time for votes.
October 23, 1995
The Speaker: This morning the honourable member for Nanaimo—Cowichan rose on a point of order relating to Standing Order 45 and the timing of the deferred vote scheduled for 5:30 p.m. this day....
The Speaker ruled that the specific Standing Order governing votes deferred on a Thursday takes precedence over the general rule for scheduling deferred votes.
June 15, 1995
The Speaker: My colleagues, I asked a little earlier if the whips would confer on the deferral of this vote. The Chair would always prefer that these decisions be made in harmony after...
The Speaker resolves a dispute among party whips by ordering a deferred vote to be held at a specific time, emphasizing decorum over a "first past the post" approach.
December 8, 1992
The Speaker: I thank both the honourable Member for Cape Breton—East Richmond and the honourable Parliamentary Secretary. I am going to remove the Chair from the position in which the Chair finds...
The Speaker denied a request to rule on the ultra vires nature of a bill, affirming that determining legality is solely the jurisdiction of the courts, not the Chair.
April 10, 1991
The Speaker: On Monday, April 8, 1991, the honourable Member for Saskatoon—Clark's Crossing rose on a point of order concerning Government Motion No. 30, the motion dealing with the proposed...
The Speaker ruled on a Point of Order concerning dividing a complex motion to amend Standing Orders, deciding against separate debates but implementing a compromise to divide the subsequent vote into three subject-matter groupings after consulting party leaders.
October 22, 1990
The Speaker: The honourable Member for Saint-Denis, who is one of the most senior Members here, has risen on a matter and is supported by the honourable Member for Burnaby—Kingsway (Mr. Svend...
The Speaker rules that while changing a motion by consent after debate is an abuse, the Chair cannot overturn a decision made by the unanimous consent of the House.
June 19, 1990
The Speaker: The honourable Member for Kamloops has raised a matter of interest. So that all honourable Members can fully understand what is placed in front of the Chair, I draw their attention to...
The Speaker ruled that a government motion urging provincial legislatures to ratify a constitutional amendment is in order, as it is an expression on a national issue and not a jurisdictional trespass.
April 4, 1990
The Speaker: The honourable Member has moved a motion. First, I want to say to the honourable Member that I think precedent and procedural law are such that it is not appropriate to move that...
The Speaker ruled that a motion cannot be moved on a point of order, citing Beauchesne as the procedural authority.
January 30, 1990
January 30, 1990 The Speaker: I think perhaps it might be helpful to Members and to the public to understand exactly what has taken place here. The honourable Member for Skeena has risen and...
The Speaker ruled that division bells can ring for less than the maximum prescribed time if the Whips agree, and the digital clock on the internal TV feed is for convenience only.
June 13, 1988
The Speaker: On June 7, 1988, the honourable Member for Kamloops—Shuswap rose on a point of order relating to Government Business No. 26 on the Order Paper. The item of business deals with the...
The Speaker rules that the government may use a simple majority vote on a motion under Government Orders to suspend Standing Orders, including the parliamentary calendar for the summer recess.