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November 2, 2011
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the point of order raised on October 26, 2011, by the Member for Wascana regarding who ought to be recognized to answer questions posed during Question...
The Speaker ruled that it is consistent with practice to recognize a Minister to answer a question directed to a committee Chair if the Chair does not rise to respond.
November 2, 2011
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised on November 23 by the hon. President of the Treasury Board concerning modifications made to the transcript of the...
The Speaker denied a question of privilege regarding altered committee transcripts, ruling that the changes were normal editorial practice and a matter for the committee to resolve.
March 9, 2011
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised on February 7, 2011, by the hon. Member for Kings–Hants concerning the production of documents ordered by the Standing...
The Speaker found a prima facie question of privilege in the government's failure to produce documents ordered by a committee, leading to a finding of contempt and the fall of the government.
March 5, 2010
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised on March 18, 2010, by the hon. Member for Scarborough–Rouge River, the hon. Member for St. John's East and the hon....
Speaker rules the government's refusal to provide uncensored documents on Afghan detainees as ordered by the House is a prima facie question of privilege, affirming Parliament's absolute power to demand information.
December 10, 2009
The Speaker: I have carefully considered all the arguments that have been advanced. First, I should cite to hon. Members the citations that have been read by the hon. Member for Mount Royal in his...
The Speaker ruled that a motion for the production of papers is procedurally acceptable on a supply day, affirming the House's broad powers.
November 30, 2009
The Speaker: I thank hon. Members for their submissions on this point, but I think I have heard enough for the time being to deal with it. I thank the hon. Members from all parties who made...
The Speaker denied a finding of privilege based on a committee report, ruling it lacked the necessary detail and instructing the committee to provide more information.
November 26, 2009
The Speaker: I have heard enough on this point. I would like to thank the hon. Members who raised this issue, especially the hon. Member for St. John's East, whom I thank for his interventions on...
Speaker rules that a question of privilege regarding a committee witness must be handled by the committee first before being brought to the House.
April 10, 2008
The Speaker: The Chair has notice of a question of privilege from the hon. Member for Charlottetown. Hon. Shawn Murphy (Charlottetown, Lib.): Mr. Speaker, on February 12 of this year, I, on behalf...
The Speaker found a prima facie case of contempt based on a unanimous committee report that a witness provided false testimony to the committee.
May 28, 2007
The Speaker: The Chair has heard enough on this issue. We have had four presentations and I believe that should complete the matter. I am prepared to make a decision at once. This matter was sent...
The Speaker denied a question of privilege, ruling that a newspaper article about a manual suggesting witness preparation is not sufficient evidence of actual witness tampering.
April 24, 2007
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the point of order raised on April 16, 2007, by the hon. Member for Beaches–East York concerning remarks made by the hon. Member for Edmonton–Mill...
A Speaker's ruling denies a point of order about naming a witness, finding the comments were on public policy but cautioning members against naming private citizens.