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November 6, 1997
The Speaker: I am now ready to rule on the question of privilege raised by the honourable member for Fraser Valley on October 29, 1997, concerning a government news release announcing the...
The Speaker ruled that a government news release anticipating the passage of a bill was not a breach of privilege but warned the government against disrespecting the legislative process.
March 20, 1997
The Speaker: Colleagues, I am now ready to rule on the question of privilege raised by the honourable member for Hamilton—Wentworth on Tuesday, March 11, 1997, concerning the scheduling of the...
The Speaker denied a question of privilege concerning a scheduling conflict, affirming that committees are masters of their own business and the member was not impeded in his duties.
November 29, 1996
The Speaker: Dear colleagues, before proceeding with Statements by Members, I would like to return to the question raised yesterday by the honourable member for Laurier—Sainte-Marie following the...
The Speaker rules that while the Chair does not judge the truth of statements, members must avoid personal attacks during Statements by Members under Standing Order 31.
November 21, 1996
The Speaker: Colleagues, I am now ready to rule on the point of order raised by the chief government whip on November 4, 1996, concerning the admissibility of the motion moved by the honourable...
The Speaker ruled that a motion to deem a bill reported from committee without amendment is admissible as it allows the House to reclaim its property without improperly interfering with committee proceedings.
November 7, 1996
The Speaker: I am now ready to rule on a point of order raised by the honourable member for Fraser Valley East on Monday, October 28, 1996, concerning the status of the honourable member for Wild...
The Speaker ruled that substitute committee members have the same rights as permanent members and that internal committee rules cannot diminish this status.
March 12, 1996
The Speaker: My colleagues, on your behalf I do take this as a very serious situation. It is probably one of the more serious situations that I as your Speaker have been confronted with since I...
The Speaker finds a prima facie question of privilege regarding a grave charge of sedition against a member and allows a substantive motion to proceed immediately.
June 13, 1995
The Speaker: I am now ready to rule on the question of privilege raised by the honourable member for Saint John on May 30, 1995. For providing me with the relevant facts and documents related to...
The Speaker ruled that the unauthorized use of a member's photo in a government report was not a contempt of the House as there was no malicious intent and her duties were not impeded.
November 24, 1994
The Speaker: I am now ready to rule on the point of order raised by the honourable member for Roberval on November 16, 1994, concerning the format of the report of the Special Joint Committee...
The Speaker ruled that a committee report with dissenting opinions in a separate volume would be accepted as tabled but must be reprinted in a single volume to comply with the Standing Orders.
June 20, 1994
The Speaker: I am now ready to rule on the point of order raised by the honourable member for Prince George—Bulkley Valley on Friday, June 17, 1994. It concerns the appointment of the honourable...
The Speaker ruled that a vote cast by an improperly substituted committee member was void, but upheld the committee's report as the vote did not alter any outcomes.
April 27, 1994
The Deputy Speaker: Dear colleagues, the Chair is now ready to deal with the point of order raised by the honourable member for Chicoutimi, on Monday, April 18, 1994, concerning the manner in...
The Speaker ruled that members must not debate or comment on the merits of petitions when presenting them during Routine Proceedings.