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April 7, 1981
Amendments to the Content of Bills / Report Stage April 7, 1981 Journals p. 1671 Debates p. 9052 Background During report stage consideration of Bill C-42, An Act to establish the Canada Post...
This is not a ruling but a description of the constitutional principle that reserves the right to initiate financial legislation to the Crown (the government).
October 25, 1979
In considering an application made under the terms of Standing Order 26, the Chair must take into account the probability that the matter will come before the House within a reasonable time by...
The Speaker denied an emergency debate request because the topic was already before a standing committee.
October 23, 1979
Amendments to Motions on Progress of Bills / Second Reading October 23, 1979 Journals p. 100 Debates pp. 537-9 Background During debate at second reading on Bill C-10, an Act to provide for...
The provided text 'Second reading' is a procedural heading indicating a stage of debate on a bill, not a Speaker's ruling.
June 9, 1977
Amendments to Motions on Progress of Bills / Third Reading June 9, 1977 Journals pp. 1108-9 Debates p. 6460 Background During the third reading debate on Bill C-23, an Act to facilitate the...
The provided text 'Third reading' is a procedural stage, not a Speaker's Ruling, and lacks the content required for analysis.
May 10, 1976
Amendments and Subamendments to Motions / Amendment Beyond Scope of Motion May 10, 1976 Journals p. 1278 Debates p. 13359 Background When, during private Members' hour on February 3, the House was...
The Speaker ruled an amendment inadmissible because it introduced a new principle beyond the scope of the original motion.
March 27, 1973
Amendments to Motions on Progress of Bills / Third Reading March 27, 1973 Journals p. 219 Debates p. 2679 Background During debate on the motion for third reading of Bill C-147, an Act to amend...
A motion to recommit a bill is procedurally out of order if its instructions propose amendments that are beyond the bill's original scope.
March 27, 1973
Amendments to Motions on Progress of Bills / Third Reading March 27, 1973 Journals p. 219 Debates p. 2666 Background During debate on the motion for third reading of BillC-147, an Act to amend the...
Analysis based on title only, as full ruling text was not provided; concerns a motion to recommit a bill for being beyond scope and the Royal Recommendation.
February 15, 1973
This issue is obviously of continuing concern to Members as is evidenced by the several requests which the Chair has already turned down. It is necessary, however, to take into account the fact...
The Speaker denied a request for an emergency debate, citing that the matter was already before a committee and other debate opportunities were available.
March 24, 1969
Amendments to Motions on Progress of Bills / Third Reading March 24, 1969 Journals p. 829 Debates p. 7055 Background During debate on the motion for third reading of Bill C-173, an Act respecting...
A ruling confirming that a motion to recommit a bill is out of order if its instructions propose amendments beyond the bill's original scope.
December 10, 1968
"... Members have indicated quite clearly... that there is a prima facie case of privilege and that it is the type of question which might be sent to committee." There may be a difficulty in...
The Speaker finds a prima facie question of privilege concerning the accuracy of a committee report, allowing the matter to be referred for committee investigation.