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February 7, 1973
Although the form of the notices is not the main issue, Members should present them in the form of notices of opposition instead of motions or amendments as such. "... until now... notices have...
The Speaker clarifies that notices of opposition to Supply can be dealt with before the final 'guillotine' and explains the procedural similarities for considering Supply on government versus opposition days.
February 5, 1973
An amendment that in some way changes the objects, purposes, conditions and qualifications of the Royal Recommendation cannot be brought forward. Amendments are only in order if they fall within...
A Speaker's ruling clarifies that amendments are out of order if they exceed the scope of a Royal Recommendation or reverse the principle of the bill.
January 18, 1973
The subamendment relates to the main motion, which seeks to establish a joint committee, rather than to the amendment, which seeks to eliminate referral to the Senate.
The Speaker ruled a subamendment out of order because it was beyond the scope of the amendment and related only to the main motion.
January 11, 1973
The subamendment raises an entirely new matter. It does not explain the substance of the amendment but, rather, substitutes an entirely new proposal. The motion would have been acceptable as a...
The Speaker ruled a subamendment out of order because it introduced a new proposal beyond the scope of the main amendment.
June 22, 1972
The Standing Orders are clear that a notice to oppose any item in the Estimates is not a motion. The motion before the House is the item which the notice opposes, "and Members have the right to...
The Speaker rules that a notice to oppose an item in the Estimates is not a motion, and the resulting vote is on the original item.
June 21, 1972
It is prohibited to redirect an amount in a manner other than that approved or recommended to the House in the Royal Recommendation.
A ruling confirms that private members' bills cannot redirect funds beyond the scope of the original Royal Recommendation from the Crown.
June 7, 1972
Although the right to petition the House of Commons is fundamental, there is a precedent to the effect that the House will not receive a petition dealing with a matter that falls within the...
The Speaker ruled a petition inadmissible because it was outside the House's jurisdiction and contained improper charges.
June 5, 1972
Amendments to Motions on Progress of Bills / Second Reading June 5, 1972 Journals p. 354 Debates pp. 2853-4 Background During debate on the motion for second reading of Bill C-201, an Act to...
Analysis could not be performed as only the title of the ruling was provided, not the full text.
June 1, 1972
The proposed amendment would change the substance of the main motion because it proposes referral to the Prices and Incomes Commission, whereas the motion specifies referral to a special committee...
The Speaker ruled an amendment out of order because it impermissibly changed the substance of the main motion by altering the body to which a matter was referred.
May 17, 1972
The proposed amendment, while calling for specific changes to the bill, does not refer to a specific clause. If an amendment were to the effect that a particular clause of the bill be...
A ruling explaining that an amendment to recommit a bill at third reading is out of order if it alters the bill's principle or infringes on the Crown's financial initiative.