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April 9, 2019
The Speaker: I am now ready to rule on the question of privilege raised on March 19, 2019, by the hon. member for Milton, concerning an alleged leak of proceedings at the Standing Committee on...
The Speaker denied a question of privilege concerning the alleged leak of an in camera committee motion, ruling that the Chair cannot intervene unless the committee itself reports the breach.
April 8, 2019
The Deputy Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised on March 22, 2019, by the hon. member for Perth—Wellington concerning an apparent violation of section 49.8 of the...
The Speaker denied a question of privilege regarding an alleged violation of the Parliament of Canada Act concerning caucus expulsion, ruling that the Speaker has no authority to interpret statutes or intervene in voluntary caucus withdrawals.
January 29, 2019
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised on December 13, 2018, by the hon. member for Skeena—Bulkley Valley concerning an allegedly misleading statement made in...
The Speaker denied a prima facie question of privilege alleging a member misled the House about his salary, ruling that the evidence did not prove a wilful attempt to deceive, especially given the member's clarification regarding translation and intent.
December 13, 2018
The Speaker: I am now ready to rule on the question of privilege raised on December 4, 2018, by the member for Skeena—Bulkley Valley concerning certain responses to Oral Questions. I want to thank...
The Speaker denied a Question of Privilege regarding alleged government threats of defamation lawsuits, ruling that no prima facie breach occurred because the member was not prevented from performing parliamentary functions.
December 11, 2018
The Speaker: Before we begin private members' hour, I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised on November 26, 2018, by the hon. member for Skeena—Bulkley Valley regarding the...
The Speaker denied a question of privilege regarding a member's prolonged absence and alleged contempt, clarifying that absence alone is not contempt and directing the financial aspects to the Board of Internal Economy.
November 29, 2018
The Assistant Deputy Speaker: On that point of order, I can give the hon. member my interpretation. Hon. members, when giving a speech, have the right to consult the budget bill. As the Speaker, I...
The Speaker denied a point of order, confirming that members have the right to consult the budget bill during debate, even if it causes a brief delay.
October 23, 2018
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised on October 5, 2018, by the hon. member for Repentigny concerning the number of questions allotted to independent members...
The Speaker denied a question of privilege seeking increased question allotment for independent members, ruling that the current 14 questions per week maintains an appropriate balance against the time constraints of Oral Questions.
June 14, 2018
The Deputy Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the point of order raised earlier today by the hon. member for Edmonton West regarding the form of the appropriation bill to be considered later...
The Deputy Speaker denied a Point of Order challenging an appropriation bill's form, ruling that minor conditional wording additions were permissible as the bill was sufficiently 'based thereon' the Main Estimates, citing Speaker Jerome's precedent.
May 29, 2018
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on two points of order raised yesterday by the hon. opposition House leader regarding government Motion No. 22. I would like to thank the hon. opposition...
The Speaker ruled that moving a motion constitutes the beginning of debate, thereby validating the Journals and a notice of closure.
May 25, 2018
The Speaker: I would like to thank the hon. member for Laurier—Sainte-Marie and the hon. member for Hull—Aylmer. There does not seem to be a consensus as to whether the motion could in fact be...
The Speaker confirmed a Government Business Motion was properly before the House and clarified that maintaining order and decorum requires the cooperation of members, as the Speaker serves only to guide.