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June 20, 2005
The Speaker: Before we resume debate on second reading of Bill S-14, An Act to protect Heritage Lighthouses, I would like to deliver a ruling on the point of order raised by the Chief Government...
The Speaker ruled that a bill to protect heritage lighthouses does not require a royal recommendation as potential costs are operational and not a new spending authority.
June 7, 2005
The Speaker: After Question Period yesterday several hon. Members rose on points of order related to the statement I had made before Question Period relating to the inquiry now undertaken by the...
The Speaker clarifies that his power to enforce a moratorium on comments during an Ethics Commissioner inquiry is limited to proceedings within the House and does not extend outside the Chamber.
May 13, 2005
The Speaker: I have considered the point of order raised by the hon. Member for Prince George–Peace River in relation to the motion under Standing Order 56.1 put forward by the Government House...
The Speaker ruled that using Standing Order 56.1 to limit debate on bills is procedurally acceptable as the House is master of its own internal proceedings.
May 5, 2005
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the point of order raised on May 2 by the hon. Leader of the Government in the House of Commons regarding the admissibility of the amendment to the motion...
The Speaker ruled that an opposition amendment to a finance committee report, instructing it to recommend the government's resignation, was procedurally in order.
February 15, 2005
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised on February 17 by the hon. Opposition House Leader concerning remarks made by the Hon. Minister of International Trade in...
The Speaker denied a question of privilege, ruling that a Minister's statement to proceed with a departmental reorganization despite a defeated bill was not contempt because the government was acting under separate, pre-existing statutory authority.
May 4, 2004
The Speaker: Before moving to Government Orders, I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised on April 1, 2004 by the hon. Member for Roberval concerning the release by the hon....
The Speaker denied a question of privilege concerning the release of in camera committee testimony, ruling that the Chair will not interfere in a committee's internal decision not to report a matter to the House.
April 1, 2004
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on a point of order raised by the hon. Opposition House Leader earlier today concerning proceedings in the Standing Committee on Public Accounts. I would...
The Speaker ruled that he cannot intervene in a committee's decision-making process, including the release of in camera testimony, as committees are masters of their own proceedings until they report to the House.
March 22, 2004
The Speaker: I am ready to rule on the question of privilege raised on March 10 by the hon. Member for St. John's West concerning the format of the Main Estimates for 2004-05. I would like to...
The Speaker ruled that Main Estimates must reflect the government's current structure, not anticipated reorganizations, and thus found no breach of privilege.
February 23, 2004
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on two points of order: the first one was raised on Friday, February 13 by the hon. Member for Pictou–Antigonish–Guysborough regarding an alleged discrepancy...
The Speaker ruled that an administrative correction of a clerical error in a bill by the Law Clerks before prorogation was valid, meaning the subsequently reinstated bill was in the correct form.
February 6, 2004
The Speaker: The motion before the House, as I read earlier, and I will read it again, states:... if the Speaker is satisfied that the said bill is in the same form as the House of Commons had...
The Speaker confirms that a government motion to reinstate bills from a previous session is procedurally valid, citing precedent and advising Members to use amendments to force votes.