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November 20, 1984
In Canadian and British precedent there is no clear answer to the admissibility of a petition signed by both Canadian citizens and non-Canadians not resident in Canada. In October 1983 a petition...
The Speaker allowed a petition signed by both Canadians and foreigners to be received by unanimous consent, referring the general procedural issue to a committee.
June 13, 1984
On June 8, 1984, when the Member had first app roached the Speaker concerning this problem, he had been advised that the Chair did not delve into the proceedings of committees. The Chair normally...
A ruling clarifying that matters of privilege from committees must be formally reported by the committee itself to be considered by the House.
June 8, 1984
"For the purpose of clarifying the rules, to move that a Member be heard there must be a motion before the House and a debate. At the present time there is no motion before the House."
The Speaker ruled that the motion 'that a Member be now heard' is only in order during an active debate on another motion.
May 31, 1984
The selection of Mr. Beatty's motion is based on fair play and impartiality. The three Supply periods provide for twenty-five allotted days, six of which can end in a vote of non-confidence. In...
The Speaker rules that the selection of non-confidence motions during Supply is based on fairness to all opposition parties, not the exclusive right of the Official Opposition.
May 28, 1984
Rules of Debate - Order and Decorum / Miscellaneous May 28, 1984 Debates pp. 4122-3 Background When the House resumed debate on the Private Members' motion in the name of Mr. Wenman (Fraser Valley...
A ruling clarifying that the mover of a motion speaking a second time constitutes the right of reply and closes debate.
March 27, 1984
Amendments and Subamendments to Motions / Miscellaneous March 27, 1984 Debates pp. 2494-5 Background During debate on the Private Members' motion in the name of Miss Campbell (South West Nova)...
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October 27, 1983
According to one authority, it is usual to give priority to members of the Government who wish to speak. Moreover, the parliamentary spirit allows that courtesies are afforded to certain Members...
The Speaker affirms their absolute discretion to select which Member speaks, balancing customary priority for Ministers with the equal rights of all Members.
October 5, 1983
Even though the petition signed by residents of the United States is correct as to form, it cannot be received by the House because "aliens, not resident in Canada, have no right to petition Parliament".
The Speaker ruled that a petition from non-residents of Canada is inadmissible.
May 25, 1983
The Standing Orders do not stipulate that a motion of this kind may be moved only when there is debate; nor do they suggest that this type of motion may not be moved at some other time. It cannot...
The Speaker ruled that a motion to proceed to the Orders of the Day is procedurally acceptable and does not infringe upon the right to present petitions.
May 17, 1983
According to one authority, "motions for the adjournment of the House... pending at the moment of interruption, lapse without question put". In this case, as the House had not seen fit to vote on...
The Speaker rules that a pending motion to adjourn lapses without a vote at the ordinary time of adjournment, forcing the House to adjourn.