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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.
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.
June 29, 1966
The amendment is beyond the scope of the bill. Moreover, a reasoned amendment cannot attach a condition upon the second reading of a bill. The proposed amendment is also similar to one moved by...
The Speaker ruled an amendment to a bill out of order for being beyond scope, conditional, and reviving a past debate.
Date Unknown
The Speaker: I am quite familiar with the argument the hon. Member is making. I recall making a similar one myself at one time or another. I am very sympathetic to the plight he describes, but...
The Speaker ruled that the government's failure to answer written questions in a timely manner is not a valid question of privilege because the Chair lacks the power to compel an answer.