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October 24, 2002
The Speaker: I would now like to deal with the point of order raised on October 22, 2002, by the hon. Member for West Vancouver–Sunshine Coast relating to the use of the provisions of Standing...
The Speaker ruled that Standing Order 56.1 cannot be used for substantive motions, such as concurring in a Striking Committee report, as they are not considered 'routine'.
April 22, 2002
The Speaker: I am reluctant to get into a lengthy argument in this case at this time anyway. In my opinion, what took place in the House was contrary to the Standing Orders. In my opinion it is a...
The Speaker found a prima facie breach of privilege, permitting a Minister to move a contempt motion against another Member for actions contrary to the Standing Orders.
April 18, 2002
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised by the hon. Member from Mercier on March 19, 2002, relating to actions of the Chair of the Standing Committee on Foreign...
The Speaker denied a question of privilege concerning a committee Chair's actions, reaffirming the core principle that committees are masters of their own proceedings.
March 22, 2002
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised by the hon. Member for Ottawa–Vanier on March 18, 2002, concerning the selection of votable items by the Standing...
The Speaker ruled that a committee's decision not to select a Private Member's Bill as votable is a procedural matter delegated by the House and not a question of privilege.
February 18, 2002
The Speaker: I indicated to the House earlier today that I would return on the subject of the request for an emergency debate by the hon. Member for Cumberland–Colchester respecting softwood...
The Speaker denied the request for an emergency debate on softwood lumber, citing a lack of urgency due to recent debates and the availability of remaining Supply days for discussion.
February 1, 2002
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised by the hon. Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister on February 28, [2002] [7], concerning communications issued on...
The Speaker denied a question of privilege regarding Members' comments outside the House but cautioned against intemperate language and unreviewed dissenting opinions in committee reports.
January 29, 2002
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised on Monday, December 10, 2001, by the hon. Member for New Westminster–Coquitlam–Burnaby. I thank the hon. Member for...
The Speaker denied a question of privilege regarding a minister's comments, ruling that the Chair has no authority over statements made outside the House.
December 4, 2001
The Speaker: I am now ready to rule on the point of order raised earlier today by the hon. House Leader of the PC/DR Coalition concerning Vote 36a under Foreign Affairs and International Trade in...
The Speaker denied a point of order that a vote in the supplementary estimates lacked legislative authority, finding that pre-existing legislation provided the necessary grounds.
November 21, 2001
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised by the hon. Member for Surrey Central on October 30 concerning the failure of the Minister of Justice to table her...
The Speaker ruled that a Minister's multi-year delay in tabling required documents was a legitimate grievance but not a prima facie contempt of Parliament because the governing statute lacked a specific deadline.
November 1, 2001
The Speaker: The Chair wants to thank the hon. Parliamentary Secretary to the Government House Leader for his remarks and the hon. Member for Ancaster–Dundas–Flamborough–Aldershot for raising this...
The Speaker ruled that an informal ad hoc caucus of Members is not a formal parliamentary committee and therefore has no power to compel the attendance of witnesses.