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March 14, 2008
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the point of order raised by the hon. Member for Mississauga South on March 3, 2008, concerning the proceedings in the Standing Committee on Access to...
The Speaker deferred ruling on a committee's alleged mandate overreach, instead issuing a stern warning about widespread procedural dysfunction in committees during a minority parliament.
June 5, 2007
The Deputy Speaker: Before going to Orders of the Day I would like to give the ruling on the point of order raised by the hon. Member for Wascana regarding the use of Standing Order 56.1 to...
The Speaker ruled that Standing Order 56.1 cannot be used to impose a timetable or otherwise direct the internal business of a standing committee.
October 3, 2006
The Speaker: Before I call for questions and comments on the hon. Member's speech, I would like to deal with a point of order raised this morning by the hon. Member for Vancouver East, relating to...
The Speaker ruled that a motion under S.O. 56.1 to extend a sitting indefinitely is procedurally acceptable as it arranges House business and is distinct from a motion for closure.
May 13, 2005
The Speaker: I have considered the point of order raised by the hon. Member for Prince George–Peace River in relation to the motion under Standing Order 56.1 put forward by the Government House...
The Speaker ruled that using Standing Order 56.1 to limit debate on bills is procedurally acceptable as the House is master of its own internal proceedings.
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'.
September 18, 2001
The Speaker: Order, please. I would now like to deal with the point of order raised on June 12, 2001, by the hon. Member for Pictou–Antigonish–Guysborough relating to the use of the provisions of...
The Speaker rules that Standing Order 56.1 is intended for routine procedural motions only and its expanded use by the government to pass substantive legislation or predetermine votes is improper and will not be considered a precedent.
March 20, 1997
The Speaker: Colleagues, I am now ready to rule on the question of privilege raised by the honourable member for Hamilton—Wentworth on Tuesday, March 11, 1997, concerning the scheduling of the...
The Speaker denied a question of privilege concerning a scheduling conflict, affirming that committees are masters of their own business and the member was not impeded in his duties.
September 23, 1996
The Speaker: I am now ready to rule on the question of privilege raised by the honourable member for Crowfoot on September 16, 1996, concerning the proceedings of the Standing Committee on Justice...
The Speaker ruled that a committee's decision not to report a bill is not a breach of privilege because the House retains the ultimate authority to compel the committee to report.
March 8, 1996
The Speaker: I will now rule on the question of privilege raised by the honourable member for Beaver River on Monday, March 4, 1996, concerning the alleged interference of an official of the Prime...
The Speaker denied a prima facie question of privilege concerning alleged PMO interference in a member's printing request, citing insufficient evidence of coercion.
June 11, 1992
The Speaker: Before proceeding to the daily routine of business, I want to give my ruling on a matter raised by the honourable Member for Calgary Northeast a few days ago. As all honourable...
The Speaker ruled that broken pairing agreements are private matters beyond the intervention of the Chair or the House because current Standing Orders provide no mechanism for penalty or correction.