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April 18, 1967
Once an order has been called by the Government, the only way the House could proceed with the Member's motion would be by suspending, with unanimous consent, the provisions of the relevant...
The Speaker rules that during Government Orders, only the Government House Leader can introduce motions on House business unless unanimous consent is given to suspend the rules.
April 3, 1967
The amendments are now before the House in two forms: the report which was tabled and which is now officially before the House, and the amended bill which has been distributed. Distribution might...
The Speaker rules that the late distribution of an amended bill is a matter of convenience, not a valid point of order.
January 30, 1967
A motion for the temporary suspension of a rule requires notice under the Standing Orders. In addition, any motion dealing with the business of the House should be introduced, after due notice, by...
The Speaker ruled that motions to suspend rules or manage House business require prior notice and should be introduced by the Government House Leader.
October 24, 1966
In such an instance as this, it is not necessary for the Speaker to decide if a breach of privilege has been committed, but to decide if the complaint was raised at the earliest opportunity, and...
The Speaker ruled that a prima facie question of privilege regarding reflections on a Member was established and allowed the corresponding motion to proceed.
October 12, 1966
This question has been raised several times during the present session. In this instance the decision must be made not on the question of whether there is a prima facie case of privilege, but as...
The Speaker denied a question of privilege because it was not raised at the earliest possible opportunity.
May 24, 1966
"... a resolution preceding a bill is not designed for the purpose of explaining the contents of the bill in any detail, but solely for the purpose of giving notice to the House that the...
The Speaker rules that a Ways and Means resolution is sufficient if it states the general purpose of a charge on public funds, not the specific details of the ensuing bill.
May 24, 1966
Rules of Debate / Miscellaneous May 24, 1966 Debates p. 5453 Background During debate on a motion by Mr. Macaluso (Hamilton West) for second reading of Bill S-11, an Act to incorporate the Income...
The provided text is a title concerning references to the Senate and contains no ruling details.
April 25, 1966
There is no question whatsoever that this is a definite matter of urgent public importance, but it is necessary to consider the question of urgency of debate. There are other opportunities to...
The Speaker denied a request for an emergency debate, ruling that the matter was not a sudden occurrence as required by the rules.
April 22, 1966
Rules of Debate / Miscellaneous April 22, 1966 Journals p. 431 Debates p. 4210 Background During debate on the motion that the House resolve itself into Committee of Ways and Means, Mr. Sharp...
Analysis not possible as the provided text 'Right of reply' is a procedural term, not a complete Speaker's Ruling.
March 31, 1966
Rules of Debate / Relevance March 31, 1966 Debates pp. 3676-7 Background During Private Members' Business, the House resumed the debate on a motion by Mr. Orlikow (Winnipeg North), moved on...
Analysis failed as the provided text is a procedural term, not a Speaker's Ruling.