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June 11, 2012
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the point of order raised on June [4], by the hon. Member for Saanich—Gulf Islands regarding the form of Bill C-38, An Act to implement certain provisions...
The Speaker denied a point of order that an omnibus budget bill was procedurally improper, ruling that the Chair cannot set aside a bill for its complexity as long as it meets the formal requirements for introduction.
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.
February 3, 2011
The Speaker: The Chair is now prepared to rule on the point of order raised by the hon. Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons on November 2, 2010,...
The Speaker ruled that Bill C-507 requires a royal recommendation because it alters the conditions of financial appropriations, infringing on the financial initiative of the Crown.
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.
November 16, 2009
The Speaker: Order, please, if the House will grant some indulgence. On Tuesday, October 27, the hon. Government House Leader rose on a point of order concerning the admissibility of an opposition...
The Speaker ruled that an opposition motion on a supply day is out of order if it attempts to bypass the normal legislative process by deeming a bill passed through all its stages.
October 29, 2009
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the point of order raised by the hon. Parliamentary Secretary to the Government House Leader on October 8, 2009, regarding the admissibility of the motion...
The Speaker ruled that a motion of instruction to a committee is in order even with a reporting deadline, as long as the deadline is contingent on the committee's permissive choice to act on the instruction.
May 12, 2008
The Speaker: There are four motions in amendment standing on the Notice Paper for the report stage of Bill C-377, An Act to ensure Canada assumes its responsibilities in preventing dangerous...
The Speaker ruled that amendments not considered in committee due to a procedural impasse were selectable for debate at report stage under exceptional circumstances.
March 29, 2007
The Speaker: I am now ready to give a ruling that everybody has been waiting a week for on the point of order raised on Wednesday, March 21, 2007 by the hon. Government House Leader alleging the...
The Speaker ruled an opposition supply day motion out of order for attempting to force the passage of multiple government bills, affirming this usurps the government's prerogative to control the legislative agenda.
October 18, 2006
The Speaker: I am now ready to rule on the point of order raised on September 20, 2006, by the hon. Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister for...
The Speaker ruled a lengthy written question inadmissible due to a lack of coherence and ordered it split into three separate questions.
May 3, 2006
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised on Thursday, April 6, 2006, by the hon. Member for Scarborough Southwest, alleging that public servants refused to...
The Speaker ruled that a Member's privilege was not breached by public servants' refusal to communicate during an election, as parliamentary duties cease upon dissolution.