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November 18, 2004
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The Speaker clarifies that Private Members' Bills requiring a royal recommendation cannot be included in the Order of Precedence until the recommendation is provided.
February 18, 2002
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised by the hon. Member for Edmonton Centre-East concerning statements made in the House by the former Minister of Public...
The Speaker ruled that a dispute over facts concerning a former minister's statements, based on newspaper reports, did not constitute a prima facie breach of privilege.
February 1, 2002
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised by the hon. Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister on February 28, [2002] [7], concerning communications issued on...
The Speaker denied a question of privilege regarding Members' comments outside the House but cautioned against intemperate language and unreviewed dissenting opinions in committee reports.
October 18, 2001
The Speaker: The Chair had the advantage of having a brief opportunity to consider this matter because the hon. Member did give me notice of his intention to raise this point of order before the...
The Speaker sustained a point of order, confirming that unanimous consent is the proper procedure for Members to record a vote after their row has been called.
September 24, 2001
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the point of order raised by the hon. Member for Pictou–Antigonish–Guysborough concerning the status in the House of the Progressive...
The Speaker granted the PC/DR Coalition recognition as a caucus with official spokespersons but denied its request for full party status and procedural precedence over the NDP.
March 20, 2001
The Speaker: Order, please. This is not a "Statement by Ministers". We are ready to move to Private Members' Business and while it is always in order for a Minister to table a document, I must say...
The Speaker ruled that a Minister's attempt to make a statement while tabling a document was out of order and directed the House to proceed to the next item of business.
April 14, 2000
The Deputy Speaker: The Chair is ready to at least say something on this subject. It is a matter of some concern to the Chair, not just because of the point raised today but because there have...
The Chair cautioned members to avoid statements of a commercial nature during S.O. 31s but declined to rule on whether a specific fundraising announcement had violated the rules.
October 14, 1999
The Speaker: Before we proceed to orders of the day, I will now deal with a question of privilege from the honourable member for South Surrey—White Rock-Langley that was brought before the House...
The Speaker denied a question of privilege alleging intimidation by CSIS, ruling the evidence was insufficient to establish a prima facie case of contempt.
November 29, 1996
The Speaker: Dear colleagues, before proceeding with Statements by Members, I would like to return to the question raised yesterday by the honourable member for Laurier—Sainte-Marie following the...
The Speaker rules that while the Chair does not judge the truth of statements, members must avoid personal attacks during Statements by Members under Standing Order 31.
September 17, 1996
The Speaker: I thank the honourable member. In my opinion, instead of starting up a little debate here, all that is necessary is to put this to the honourable member. I give you all kinds of room...
The Speaker ruled that members' statements should not be used for advertising or commercial gain.