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June 19, 2023
The Speaker: I am now ready to rule on another question of privilege, raised on June 14 by the chief opposition whip concerning the behaviour of the member for Kingston and the Islands. In her...
The Speaker denied a prima facie question of privilege concerning an offensive gesture, ruling the matter was closed when the Deputy Speaker accepted an immediate apology.
June 13, 2023
The Speaker: I am now ready to rule on the question of privilege raised on June 5 by the member for Leeds—Grenville—Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes concerning the vacancy in the position of the...
The Speaker denied a prima facie question of privilege regarding the vacant Ethics Commissioner position because the issue was not raised in a timely manner.
June 8, 2023
The Speaker: Before proceeding with the vote, the Chair wishes to return to the issues experienced with the voting application during the votes held yesterday. Multiple members claimed to be...
The Speaker admonishes members for likely feigning technical issues with the voting app to disrupt proceedings, urging them to act in good faith.
May 18, 2023
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the point of order raised yesterday, May 17, by the parliamentary secretary to the government House Leader regarding an amendment adopted by the Standing...
The Speaker ruled an amendment to Bill C-281 inadmissible because it exceeded the bill's scope as passed at second reading, thereby overstepping the committee's authority.
May 11, 2023
The Deputy Speaker: The Chair is now prepared to rule on the point of order raised by the deputy House leader of the government on April 19, 2023, regarding Bill C-319, an act to amend the Old Age...
The Chair ruled that Private Member's Bill C-319 requires a royal recommendation because it increases spending not currently authorized by the Old Age Security Act.
May 8, 2023
The Speaker: I am now ready to rule on the question of privilege raised on May 2 by the member for Wellington—Halton Hills concerning alleged acts of intimidation by the Government of the People's...
The Speaker ruled that alleged intimidation of a Member of Parliament by a foreign diplomat constitutes a prima facie breach of privilege, warranting priority debate in the House.
May 4, 2023
The Assistant Deputy Speaker (Mrs. Alexandra Mendès): I am now prepared to rule on the point of order raised on April 19, by the deputy House leader of the government regarding Bill C-318, an act...
The Speaker ruled that Bill C-318 requires a royal recommendation because it creates a new employment insurance benefit, thereby imposing a new charge on public funds.
March 30, 2023
The Speaker: Following the point of order raised earlier by the member for Kingston and the Islands concerning the posting of a video on social media, I would like to remind members that the...
The Speaker sustained a point of order, confirming that filming during House proceedings is forbidden and ordered the Leader of the Opposition to remove a social media video that violated this rule.
March 28, 2023
The Speaker: The Chair would like to make a statement regarding the period for questions and comments following speeches in the House. A series of points of order were raised on this topic on...
The Speaker ruled that the questions and comments period following a speech will proceed even if the member who spoke has left the chamber.
March 27, 2023
The Speaker: I would like to address the point of order raised earlier today, concerning government Motion No. 2 to concur in Senate amendments to Bill C‐11, an act to amend the Broadcasting Act...
The Speaker denied a point of order, ruling that a new government motion was admissible because it was substantively different from a previous one by correcting an error between the French and English texts.