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February 26, 2015
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised on January 28, 2015, by the hon. Member for St. John's East about alleged misleading statements made by the Prime...
The Speaker denied a question of privilege alleging the Prime Minister deliberately misled the House about military action, ruling there was insufficient evidence of intent.
February 17, 2015
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised on January 26, 2015, by the Member for Pierrefonds—Dollard related to the Government's response to written question...
The Speaker denied a question of privilege concerning a 'non-answer' to a written question, affirming the Chair's inability to judge the content or preparation of government responses.
November 26, 2014
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised on September 15, 2014, by the Member for Saanich—Gulf Islands regarding the use of time allocation. I would like to thank...
The Speaker ruled that the government's use of time allocation is not a breach of privilege as long as procedural rules are followed, reaffirming that the Chair cannot judge the sufficiency of debate.
March 27, 2014
The Speaker: I am now ready to rule on the question of privilege raised on March 24, 2014, by the hon. Member for Notre-Dame-de-Grâce—Lachine regarding recent advertisements issued by the hon....
The Speaker ruled that a Member advertising in a neighbouring riding does not breach privilege as long as they do not misrepresent themselves.
October 30, 2013
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised on October 17, 2013 by the hon. Member for Timmins—James Bay regarding alleged misleading statements made by the Prime...
The Speaker denied a prima facie question of privilege against the Prime Minister for allegedly misleading the House, citing a lack of evidence of intent.
May 22, 2013
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the point of order raised on May 21, 2013 by the hon. House Leader of the Official Opposition regarding the admissibility of Government Business No. 17, a...
The Speaker ruled that a government motion to extend sitting hours is in order, as the House can alter its schedule by a majority vote at any time.
April 23, 2013
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised on March 26 by the Member for Langley regarding the presentation of a Member's statement pursuant to Standing Order 31....
The Speaker ruled that a party removing a Member from a speaking list for an S.O. 31 statement does not constitute a prima facie breach of privilege, while affirming the Speaker's ultimate and indisputable authority to recognize any Member who seeks the floor.
April 23, 2012
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised on April 5, 2012, by the Member for Toronto Centre about statements made by the Prime Minister, the Minister of National...
The Speaker denied a question of privilege alleging Ministers deliberately misled the House on the F-35 report, finding insufficient evidence of intent to mislead.
April 3, 2012
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised on March 28, 2012, by the Member for Laurier—Sainte-Marie concerning the Government's response to written question Q-410....
The Speaker ruled that an incomplete government response to a written question does not constitute a prima facie breach of privilege as the Chair cannot judge the sufficiency of answers.
March 6, 2012
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised on February 27 by the Minister of Public Safety regarding cyber-campaigns following the introduction in the House by him...
The Speaker ruled that direct online threats against a Minister constitute a prima facie question of privilege, while an inundation of office communications does not.