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June 30, 1987
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the point of order raised on June 15 by the honourable member for Churchill concerning a petition he had hoped to present on child care. The petitioners...
The Speaker upheld the long-standing rule that petitions requesting public funds are out of order without a royal recommendation but suggested a House committee review this practice.
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.
May 22, 1987
The Speaker: The Chair is in a difficult position, and I know that the honourable Member for Vancouver—Kingsway understands that, as does the honourable Member for Cape Breton—The Sydneys (Mr....
The Speaker directs Members to cease asking questions on a topic that is currently the subject of a pending question of privilege ruling.
May 5, 1987
The Speaker: I remind the House that a few days ago a question of privilege was raised in the House by the honourable Minister of State for Fitness and Amateur Sport respecting questions which...
A Speaker's ruling denies a Minister's question of privilege, finding that questions about his integrity, while troubling, did not impede his duties enough to warrant precedence.
April 14, 1987
The Speaker: I indicated to the House yesterday that I would be prepared to rule at eleven o'clock this morning on the matter which was raised yesterday by the honourable Parliamentary Secretary...
The Speaker allows a government superseding motion to break a procedural deadlock during Routine Proceedings, exercising discretion to override a recent precedent due to excessive obstructionist tactics.
April 9, 1987
Mr. Speaker: First, I want to say this is very important. I thank the honourable Member for Ottawa—Vanier for his intervention and also for the various points he made on the present position. It...
The Speaker ruled that a committee breached House rules by televising its proceedings without prior authorization from the House itself.
March 18, 1987
The Speaker: I must say it is impossible for the Chair to come down with a satisfactory ruling in a case like this. There is obviously a problem between the Government and the two opposition...
The Speaker ruled that while failing to provide advance notice for a ministerial statement violates tradition, it does not empower the Chair to prevent the statement from being made.
January 22, 1987
Mr. Speaker: I should bring to the attention of honourable Members that an application was made this morning by the honourable Member for Sudbury for an emergency debate. The Chair indicated this...
A Speaker's Ruling denies a request for an emergency debate concerning a minister's resignation, finding the matter important but not meeting the procedural requirement for urgency.
December 11, 1986
The Speaker: On November 6, 1986, the honourable Deputy Prime Minister rose on a point of order relating to the appropriateness of questions asked during Question Period relating to...
The Speaker ruled that questions about Order-in-Council appointments are generally permissible during Question Period even when the matter is before a committee.
June 6, 1985
(1) A clear precedent was established in a 1977 ruling by Speaker Jerome with respect to tabling a document already in the public domain. There is nothing which prevents a document from being...
A ruling clarifying that Ministers can table documents already in the public domain and need only table the specific document cited.