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March 8, 1990
Mr. Speaker: On Monday, March 5, 1990, the honourable Member for Kamloops rose on a point of order to suggest that the debate on the budget be suspended and that the Chair review the Government...
The Speaker rules that the sub judice convention does not apply to bills, thereby allowing debate on government legislation to proceed despite a related matter being before the courts.
February 20, 1990
Mr. Speaker: This morning the honourable Member for Kamloops raised a point of order concerning the budget presentation which will be delivered later this day. He wished to obtain clarification as...
The Speaker ruled that the 10-minute Questions and Comments period does not apply to the budget speech, based on established House practice.
January 29, 1990
Mr. Speaker: There is agreement in the House, I understand, that I render a judgment now on a point of order raised by the honourable Member for Kamloops a few days ago rather than wait until the...
The Speaker ruled that a Ways and Means motion referencing a non-tabled document is procedurally acceptable, allowing the related tax bill to proceed.
October 10, 1989
The Speaker: I am now ready to rule on the question of privilege which was raised on September 25 by the right honourable Leader of the Opposition concerning the government advertisements which...
The Speaker ruled that a government advertisement for the GST was not a prima facie contempt of Parliament but strongly warned against repeating such actions.
June 15, 1988
The Deputy Speaker: I would first like to thank the honourable Member for Glengarry—Prescott—Russell, the honourable Member for Nickel Belt and the honourable Parliamentary Secretary to the Deputy...
The Speaker ruled several amendments to Bill C-82 inadmissible at report stage as they were beyond the scope of the bill or previously negatived in committee.
January 28, 1988
The Speaker: I am now ready to rule on the question of privilege raised by the honourable member for Okanagan—Coquihalla on October 21, 1999, concerning delays in the release of information under...
The Speaker ruled that delays in responding to an Access to Information request do not constitute a breach of privilege as this activity is not considered a 'proceeding in Parliament'.
September 24, 1987
Mr. Speaker: I want to draw to the attention of honourable Members that the Chair is now ready to rule on a point of order raised on August 12, 1987, by the honourable Member for Hamilton East...
The Speaker ruled that the Chair cannot judge the 'comprehensiveness' of government responses to committee reports, directing standing committees to use their own powers to address dissatisfaction.
June 18, 1987
Mr. Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised yesterday by the Rt. Hon. Leader of the Opposition concerning the principle of secrecy as it relates to fiscal matters....
The Speaker ruled that providing outside experts with advance access to a fiscal White Paper does not constitute a breach of privilege as it does not obstruct Members' duties.
May 28, 1987
The Speaker: The honourable Parliamentary Secretary to the Deputy Prime Minister and President of the Privy Council has been patiently awaiting, for quite some time, the Chair's comments on a...
The Speaker ruled that Standing Orders do not set a time limit for presenting certified petitions or restrict which MP can present them, despite acknowledging concerns about delays.
May 14, 1987
Mr. Speaker: I am now ready to rule on the question of privilege raised by the honourable Member for Selkirk—Interlake on April 28 and May 5, as well as the question of privilege raised by the...
The Speaker finds a prima facie question of privilege against a Member for disclosing a recorded vote from an in camera committee meeting, affirming that all such proceedings are confidential.