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April 23, 2012
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised on April 5, 2012, by the Member for Toronto Centre about statements made by the Prime Minister, the Minister of National...
The Speaker denied a question of privilege alleging Ministers deliberately misled the House on the F-35 report, finding insufficient evidence of intent to mislead.
April 3, 2012
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised on March 28, 2012, by the Member for Laurier—Sainte-Marie concerning the Government's response to written question Q-410....
The Speaker ruled that an incomplete government response to a written question does not constitute a prima facie breach of privilege as the Chair cannot judge the sufficiency of answers.
March 6, 2012
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised on February 27 by the Minister of Public Safety regarding cyber-campaigns following the introduction in the House by him...
The Speaker ruled that direct online threats against a Minister constitute a prima facie question of privilege, while an inundation of office communications does not.
February 16, 2012
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised on February 8, 2012, by the hon. Member for Ahuntsic regarding Members bringing their infant children into the Chamber. I...
The Speaker ruled that bringing an infant into the Chamber is not a breach of privilege, continuing the practice of allowing it so long as no disturbance to the House occurs.
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.
November 17, 2011
The Speaker: I am now ready to rule on the point of order raised by the Member for Malpeque, on November 4, concerning the tabling of a document by the President of the Treasury Board. I would...
The Speaker rules that while tabling a public document about a private citizen is technically allowed, it is improper to use parliamentary privilege to potentially harm the reputation of individuals who cannot defend themselves.
November 4, 2011
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the point of order raised by the hon. Member for Windsor—Tecumseh concerning ways and means proceedings on Bill C-317, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act...
The Speaker ruled that a Private Member's Bill removing a tax exemption for labour organizations was out of order because it was not preceded by a required Ways and Means motion.
November 2, 2011
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the point of order raised on October 26, 2011, by the Member for Wascana regarding who ought to be recognized to answer questions posed during Question...
The Speaker ruled that it is consistent with practice to recognize a Minister to answer a question directed to a committee Chair if the Chair does not rise to respond.
October 18, 2011
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The Chair provides guidelines for take-note debates, encouraging shorter speeches and a question period to promote a more dynamic exchange.
June 23, 2011
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The Speaker issued a statement at the start of the 41st Parliament outlining guidelines for decorum, props, and conduct during Question Period.