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December 6, 1967
The traditional practice restricting the introduction of amendments similar to others already decided by the House during the same session, if they are to apply to the Budget debate, does not take...
The Speaker allows an amendment to a second budget in the same session, ruling that the traditional prohibition on repetitive motions does not apply due to the novel circumstance.
November 22, 1967
Amendments at this stage cannot attach conditions to the second reading, which this proposed amendment does, concerning the approval of the bill in principle. This case is distinguished from the...
The Speaker ruled that an amendment to a bill at second reading is inadmissible if it imposes a condition on the approval of the bill's principle.
April 3, 1967
The amendments are now before the House in two forms: the report which was tabled and which is now officially before the House, and the amended bill which has been distributed. Distribution might...
The Speaker rules that the late distribution of an amended bill is a matter of convenience, not a valid point of order.
March 2, 1967
Amendments to Motions on Progress of Bills / Third Reading March 2, 1967 Journals p. 1479 Debates p. 13658 Background During debate on the motion for third reading of Bill C-268, an Act to amend...
The Speaker ruled a motion to recommit a bill out of order as it sought amendments beyond the scope of the bill and its authorizing Ways and Means resolution.
December 20, 1966
The scope of the amendments allowed at third reading is more limited than at second reading; in this case, the proposed amendment is beyond the scope of the bill and is not actually included in...
A Speaker's ruling finds a third-reading amendment inadmissible as it is beyond the scope and principle of the bill.
December 20, 1966
Amendments to Motions on Progress of Bills / Third Reading December 20, 1966 Journals pp. 1166-7 Debates p. 11427 Background During debate on the motion for third reading of Bill C-251, an Act to...
A procedural event concerning the recommittal of a specific legislative clause to a committee for further study.
November 21, 1966
The Member is proposing a matter that might be decided later when the House discusses the motion of the Minister of National Health and Welfare. "In applying the anticipation rule, preference is...
The Speaker applies the rule of anticipation to prevent debate on a topic already scheduled for a more conclusive discussion via a Minister's motion.
October 13, 1966
Although the amendment does not present a policy contrary to the bill, it fulfils other conditions of an acceptable reasoned amendment. Where relevance is concerned, the fact that the amendment...
The Speaker ruled a reasoned amendment acceptable by giving the benefit of the doubt on its relevance to the bill.
August 30, 1966
While the subamendment does not anticipate the committee stage, it enlarges the scope of the amendment. Although subamendments should deal with matters not covered by the amendment, this...
The Speaker ruled a subamendment out of order because it improperly enlarged the scope of the main amendment.
August 30, 1966
Opposition to the principle of a bill is only one criterion required for an acceptable reasoned amendment. A reasoned amendment can also express opinions on any circumstances connected with the...
The Speaker ruled that a reasoned amendment was acceptable because it met the necessary criteria and did not go into excessive detail about the bill's provisions.