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April 17, 2024
The Speaker: It being 3:20 p.m., pursuant to order made on Monday, April 8, the House will now proceed to the appearance of Mr. Kristian Firth at the bar of the House. Colleagues, the Chair would...
The Speaker outlines the historic procedure for the summons and questioning of a private citizen at the bar of the House of Commons.
April 15, 2024
The Speaker: I am now ready to rule on the question of privilege raised on March 20, 2024, by the member for Portneuf─Jacques-Cartier concerning the presentation of an amendment in one language...
The Speaker ruled that presenting an amendment in one official language is not a breach of privilege provided simultaneous interpretation is available and procedures are followed.
April 11, 2024
The Speaker: Given the large number of report stage motions for Bill C-50, the Canadian sustainable jobs act, the Chair would like to explain some of the principles applied in the selection and...
The Speaker explains the decision to not select numerous repetitive report stage amendments for Bill C-50 based on procedural rules and precedent.
April 11, 2024
The Speaker: I am now ready to rule on the question of privilege raised on February 26, 2024, by the House leader of the official opposition, concerning the alleged premature disclosure of Bill...
The Speaker denied a question of privilege regarding an alleged leak of Bill C-63, ruling there was no proof the information came from the bill itself rather than from prior public consultations.
March 22, 2024
The Speaker: I am now ready to rule on the question of privilege raised on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, by the hon. member for Leeds—Grenville—Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes concerning the 17th...
The Speaker finds a prima facie question of privilege regarding a witness's testimony before a committee, allowing a motion for a reprimand to be moved.
February 29, 2024
The Speaker: I am now ready to rule on the point of order raised on January 31 by the member for Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan and the question of privilege raised on February 9 by the member...
The Speaker rules that the Chair cannot assess the content of government responses to written questions, thereby denying a point of order and a question of privilege on the matter.
February 26, 2024
The Speaker: I have a statement I would like to make. [Translation] The Chair would like to take a few minutes to share with the House some brief reflections on our proceedings since the...
The Speaker issues a statement calling on all Members to improve decorum by avoiding inflammatory language and exercising self-restraint in debate.
January 30, 2024
The Speaker: While I am on my feet, I am also ready to rule on the point of order raised on December 12, 2023, by the parliamentary secretary to the government House leader concerning the...
The Speaker ruled that Standing Order 18 prohibits questioning a final decision of the House, but permits commenting on the voting records of individual members and parties.
January 30, 2024
The Speaker: I think it is important to all members for the Speaker to make a ruling and brief statement regarding questions raised earlier today concerning the interventions during presenting...
The Speaker ruled that criticizing other members during the presentation of petitions is out of order as it constitutes debate, and upheld the requirement for the offending member to apologize.
November 30, 2023
The Speaker: I am now ready to rule on a point of order raised on November 27 by the member for Yorkton—Melville concerning language used in question period that day. According to the member, the...
The Speaker ruled on a point of order regarding unparliamentary language, warning all members to avoid associating colleagues with oppressive regimes to maintain decorum.