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November 24, 1994
The Speaker: I am now ready to rule on the point of order raised by the honourable member for Roberval on November 16, 1994, concerning the format of the report of the Special Joint Committee...
The Speaker ruled that a committee report with dissenting opinions in a separate volume would be accepted as tabled but must be reprinted in a single volume to comply with the Standing Orders.
November 23, 1994
The Speaker: I would like to make a statement regarding the point of order raised last week by the honourable member for Winnipeg—Transcona. I would also like at this time to thank the honourable...
The Speaker ruled that he cannot judge the content of an Auditor General's report, as that would be interpreting law, and directed the member to raise concerns at the Public Accounts Committee.
October 6, 1994
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised by the honourable member for Roberval last Friday, September 30, 1994, concerning comments made by the Right Honourable...
The Speaker ruled that a dispute over facts in the Prime Minister's answers during Question Period does not meet the threshold for a question of privilege without evidence of deliberate misleading.
June 20, 1994
The Speaker: I am now ready to rule on the point of order raised by the honourable member for Prince George—Bulkley Valley on Friday, June 17, 1994. It concerns the appointment of the honourable...
The Speaker ruled that a vote cast by an improperly substituted committee member was void, but upheld the committee's report as the vote did not alter any outcomes.
April 11, 1994
The Speaker: I am prepared to make a ruling on the point of order raised by the member for Calgary West on March 25, 1994, regarding omnibus bills. I would like to thank the honourable member and...
The Speaker ruled that an omnibus bill implementing various provisions of a single budget is procedurally acceptable as it possesses a unifying principle.
June 10, 1993
Madam Deputy Speaker (Mrs. Champagne): I am now ready to rule on the matter raised by the honourable Member for Humber—St. Barbe—Baie Verte on Friday June 4, 1993. I was hoping the honourable...
The Speaker denied a question of privilege regarding a libel threat received in the lobby, ruling that parliamentary privilege does not protect statements made outside the House and the letter was not improper service of legal process.
April 19, 1993
The Speaker:...I would like to advise all honourable Members that I am now ready to rule on the question of privilege raised on Wednesday, February 24 by the honourable Member for...
The Speaker found a prima facie breach of privilege when the Minister of Finance failed to table an Order in Council within the statutory deadline, emphasizing that disregarding parliamentary law is an affront to the House's authority.
March 31, 1993
The Speaker: I am going to respond very carefully to what has been said. The facts of the matter are clear, and that is that the bill is a very important bill. All Members of the House agree with...
The Speaker denied a request to block a Time Allocation motion, ruling that he is strictly bound by Standing Order 78(3)(a) and lacks the discretion to unilaterally override the rule, which the government had followed precisely.
March 9, 1993
The Speaker: Yesterday the honourable House Leader of Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition rose on a question of privilege claiming that the Deputy Speaker, the honourable Member for...
The Speaker denied a question of privilege claiming the Deputy Speaker was in contempt for co-chairing a political convention, affirming that Canadian practice permits Deputy Speakers greater political activity than the Speaker.
February 22, 1993
The Acting Speaker (Mr. DeBlois): I listened very carefully to what the honourable Member for Annapolis Valley—Hants had to say, and I realize he has a particular interest in this Bill which has...
The Speaker denied an independent Member immediate recognition for debate, upholding the parliamentary tradition of prioritizing the rotation of recognized parties based on their representation.