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October 19, 2006
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised on October 3, 2006, by the hon. Member for Windsor–Tecumseh concerning funding cuts to the Law Commission of Canada. I...
The Speaker ruled that the government's defunding of the Law Commission of Canada was an exercise of its executive financial prerogative and not a breach of parliamentary privilege.
October 18, 2006
The Speaker: I am now ready to rule on the point of order raised on September 20, 2006, by the hon. Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister for...
The Speaker ruled a lengthy written question inadmissible due to a lack of coherence and ordered it split into three separate questions.
October 3, 2006
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The Chair outlines the guidelines for take-note debates, emphasizing their non-partisan nature and the application of standard rules of decorum.
October 3, 2006
The Speaker: Before I call for questions and comments on the hon. Member's speech, I would like to deal with a point of order raised this morning by the hon. Member for Vancouver East, relating to...
The Speaker ruled that a motion under S.O. 56.1 to extend a sitting indefinitely is procedurally acceptable as it arranges House business and is distinct from a motion for closure.
May 3, 2006
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised on Thursday, April 6, 2006, by the hon. Member for Scarborough Southwest, alleging that public servants refused to...
The Speaker ruled that a Member's privilege was not breached by public servants' refusal to communicate during an election, as parliamentary duties cease upon dissolution.
April 6, 2006
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The Speaker provides guidelines for take-note debates, emphasizing their non-partisan purpose and the application of standard rules of decorum and relevance.
November 15, 2005
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised on Wednesday, September 28, 2005, by the hon. Member for Delta–Richmond East concerning the reply to Question No. 151 on...
The Speaker ruled that the Chair cannot compel the government to answer a written question or judge its use of the sub judice convention, thus denying a prima facie question of privilege.
October 6, 2005
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised on Monday, September 26 by the hon. Member for Calgary East concerning the work of the Ethics Commissioner. I would like...
The Speaker found a prima facie question of privilege concerning the Ethics Commissioner's conduct under the new Conflict of Interest Code, referring the matter to a committee for review.
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 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.