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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.
September 27, 1967
The House would not be well served if its business were put off in order to allow this sort of debate. A motion was moved yesterday under Standing Order 26 and it was agreed to discuss that motion...
The Speaker denies a request for an immediate debate, ruling that the topic is too broad and should be discussed during upcoming supply or budget proceedings.
September 25, 1967
An opportunity to debate the matter is available to the House; an amendment to the Budget motion is now before the House and there are three supply motions to be considered, one of them very soon....
Speaker denies an emergency debate request, citing the issue as a 'continuing' rather than 'sudden' emergency with other debate opportunities available.
April 18, 1967
Once an order has been called by the Government, the only way the House could proceed with the Member's motion would be by suspending, with unanimous consent, the provisions of the relevant...
The Speaker rules that during Government Orders, only the Government House Leader can introduce motions on House business unless unanimous consent is given to suspend the rules.
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.
January 30, 1967
A motion for the temporary suspension of a rule requires notice under the Standing Orders. In addition, any motion dealing with the business of the House should be introduced, after due notice, by...
The Speaker ruled that motions to suspend rules or manage House business require prior notice and should be introduced by the Government House Leader.
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.
May 6, 1966
While it is the right of Parliament to impose by its vote the type of condition suggested in this amendment, the proper procedure is by way of substantive motion after notice. "The proposed...
The Speaker ruled an amendment out of order because it introduced a new principle to a resolution, which must instead be done via a substantive motion.
March 15, 1966
The motion is similar to three previous motions on privilege ruled out of order last week. The motion before the House is not one of privilege: it proposes the establishment of a special...
The Speaker denied a motion presented as a question of privilege, ruling it was a substantive motion requiring notice.