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June 13, 2019
The Assistant Deputy Speaker: I am going to consult with my table officers to make sure that everything is in order. I will read a passage from House of Commons Procedure and Practice, third...
The Speaker ruled that political buttons expressing specific positions are considered unacceptable props and must be removed from the Chamber based on established procedural authority.
April 8, 2019
The Deputy Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised on March 22, 2019, by the hon. member for Perth—Wellington concerning an apparent violation of section 49.8 of the...
The Speaker denied a question of privilege regarding an alleged violation of the Parliament of Canada Act concerning caucus expulsion, ruling that the Speaker has no authority to interpret statutes or intervene in voluntary caucus withdrawals.
November 6, 2018
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the point of order raised on October 31, 2018, by the hon. member for Perth—Wellington, concerning the meeting of the Canadian NATO Parliamentary...
The Speaker denied a Point of Order seeking intervention in a disputed election within the Canadian NATO Parliamentary Association, clarifying that parliamentary associations are not creatures of the House and their internal governance falls under the Joint Interparliamentary Council.
December 6, 2011
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on two points of order raised concerning disturbances in the Chamber. The first is the point of order raised on November 24, 2011, by the hon. Parliamentary...
The Speaker rules that disturbances in the gallery and on the floor, including applause during votes, are out of order and admonishes Members for encouraging such behaviour.
September 26, 2005
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A ruling was issued concerning the formula used to determine the number of allotted days for the Business of Supply.
June 22, 2005
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the point of order raised on Tuesday, April 12 by the hon. Member for Newton–North Delta concerning an accusation made by the hon. Minister of Citizenship...
The Speaker sets aside a point of order concerning an accusation against a Member, ruling it a dispute of facts to be handled by the Ethics Commissioner.
June 21, 2005
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the point of order raised earlier today by the hon. Opposition House Leader concerning the notice period for Government Business No. 17. I would like to...
The Speaker ruled that the 48-hour notice requirement is met by publication on the Notice Paper one day and transfer to the Order Paper the next, not by 48 literal hours.
November 28, 2002
The Deputy Speaker: I would now like to deal with the point of order raised on November 25 by the hon. Leader of the Opposition relating to Government Motion No. 9, standing in the name of the...
The Speaker ruled that a government motion supporting the ratification of the Kyoto Protocol is procedurally in order, as treaty ratification is an executive act not requiring prior enabling legislation from Parliament.
October 4, 2002
The Speaker: Before I call Orders of the Day I wish to indicate to the House that I am now prepared to rule on the point of order raised yesterday morning by the hon. Member for...
The Speaker ruled to divide a complex government motion into three parts for voting to ensure orderly decision-making by the House.
September 24, 2001
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the point of order raised by the hon. Member for Pictou–Antigonish–Guysborough concerning the status in the House of the Progressive...
The Speaker granted the PC/DR Coalition recognition as a caucus with official spokespersons but denied its request for full party status and procedural precedence over the NDP.