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November 27, 1997
The Speaker: I would like to deliver a ruling on the questions of privilege raised by the honourable member for Yorkton—Melville on October 21, 1997, and by the honourable member for...
The Speaker ruled that concerns about legislative drafting services for private members are administrative matters for the Board of Internal Economy, not questions of privilege.
October 23, 1997
The Speaker: I am now ready to render a ruling on the matters raised by the honourable member for Sarnia—Lambton on October 7, 1997, and by the honourable member for Prince George—Peace River on...
The Speaker ruled that issues with legislative counsel services are administrative matters for the Board of Internal Economy, not questions of privilege.
June 18, 1996
The Speaker: I am now ready to rule on the point of order raised on 9, 1996, by the honourable member for Lethbridge concerning the procedural acceptability of Motion M-1 standing on the order of...
The Speaker ruled that a non-votable Private Member's Motion alleging contempt is procedurally valid as the established rules were followed and the Speaker cannot force a vote.
March 12, 1996
The Speaker: My colleagues, on your behalf I do take this as a very serious situation. It is probably one of the more serious situations that I as your Speaker have been confronted with since I...
The Speaker finds a prima facie question of privilege regarding a grave charge of sedition against a member and allows a substantive motion to proceed immediately.
December 14, 1995
The Speaker: Before we proceed to the consideration of the speech of His Excellency the Governor General of Canada, I wish to address the matter of the designation of the official opposition....
The Speaker ruled that in a mid-parliamentary tie for the second-most seats, the incumbent party retains the status of official opposition.
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.
April 1, 1992
The Acting Speaker (Mr. DeBlois): Before giving the floor back to the honourable Member for Nickel Belt, the Chair has had some time to think over the point of order raised by the honourable...
The Speaker ruled a Private Member's motion in order despite overlap with a bill referred to committee, prioritizing the Member's right to present a non-votable motion that differed in scope.
February 6, 1992
Mr. Speaker: I have listened very carefully to the matter raised by the honourable Member for Cape Breton—East Richmond, commented upon by the honourable Member for Kamloops and the honourable...
The Speaker addressed the interpretation of the 'emergency' requirement for emergency debates, stating that the Chair is bound by the strict definition until the House formally amends the Standing Order.
June 19, 1991
The Speaker: Perhaps I can help the honourable Member. First of all, I am not revealing a great secret when I say that of course there is a list. The honourable Member has often been on that list....
The Speaker confirmed the existence of a non-binding recognition list for Question Period and affirmed the Chair's absolute discretion to recognize independent Members for supplementary questions.
December 6, 1990
The Speaker: I thank the honourable Member for Churchill for the intervention and also for his courtesy to the Chair in letting me know earlier this morning that he would want to make the point...
The Speaker denies a Member's request to reconsider a ruling on inadmissible amendments, citing procedural differences from a past bill.