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November 20, 1984
In Canadian and British precedent there is no clear answer to the admissibility of a petition signed by both Canadian citizens and non-Canadians not resident in Canada. In October 1983 a petition...
The Speaker allowed a petition signed by both Canadians and foreigners to be received by unanimous consent, referring the general procedural issue to a committee.
June 13, 1984
On June 8, 1984, when the Member had first app roached the Speaker concerning this problem, he had been advised that the Chair did not delve into the proceedings of committees. The Chair normally...
A ruling clarifying that matters of privilege from committees must be formally reported by the committee itself to be considered by the House.
May 29, 1984
Rules of Debate - Order and Decorum / Miscellaneous May 29, 1984 Debates pp. 4175-6 Background When the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business, Mr. Baker...
The Speaker ruled a motion out of order as it violated the 'same question' rule by being substantially similar to a bill already decided in the same session.
May 28, 1984
Rules of Debate - Order and Decorum / Miscellaneous May 28, 1984 Debates pp. 4122-3 Background When the House resumed debate on the Private Members' motion in the name of Mr. Wenman (Fraser Valley...
A ruling clarifying that the mover of a motion speaking a second time constitutes the right of reply and closes debate.
May 23, 1984
The matter could be raised during Question Period or during the weekly question on House business. Committees must resolve problems regarding witnesses themselves and it is not normal to settle...
The Speaker ruled that committee proceedings, including issues with witnesses, cannot be discussed in the House until the committee tables a formal report.
May 17, 1984
Questions / Oral Questions May 17, 1984 Debates p. 3832 Background On April 6, 1984, Mr. Blaikie (Winnipeg—Birds Hill) asked Mr. Speaker to provide the House with guidelines on Question Period. He...
This entry is a title referring to guidelines for supplementary questions, not a specific Speaker's ruling.
April 6, 1984
There have been a number of occasions when it has been brought to the Speaker's attention that the Standing Order precludes attacks on Members of this House and of the other place, which is part...
The Speaker reminds Members that statements under the Standing Orders are not to be used for personal attacks and will enforce this interpretation.
March 27, 1984
Amendments and Subamendments to Motions / Miscellaneous March 27, 1984 Debates pp. 2494-5 Background During debate on the Private Members' motion in the name of Miss Campbell (South West Nova)...
The input text is a title describing a procedural amendment to refer a motion's subject matter to a committee, not a Speaker's Ruling.
March 5, 1984
Under Standing Order 30, the Speaker must consider the "probability of the matter being brought before the House within reasonable time by other means." There have been and will be various...
A request for an emergency debate on cruise missile testing was denied as the matter was not a sudden emergency and was considered sub judice.
February 23, 1984
Rules of Debate - Order and Decorum / Relevance February 23, 1984 Debates p. 1691 Background During debate on the Budget presented by Mr. Lalonde (Minister of Finance), at the end of the...
A ruling affirming that the questions and comments period following a speech must remain relevant to the content of that speech.