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February 6, 2004
The Speaker: The motion before the House, as I read earlier, and I will read it again, states:... if the Speaker is satisfied that the said bill is in the same form as the House of Commons had...
The Speaker confirms that a government motion to reinstate bills from a previous session is procedurally valid, citing precedent and advising Members to use amendments to force votes.
November 27, 2002
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised by the hon. Member for Acadie–Bathurst on behalf of the hon. Member for Windsor–St. Clair concerning events in the...
The Speaker declined to intervene in a committee's proceedings, affirming that committees are masters of their own affairs, even though the use of the 'previous question' in committee is out of order.
November 25, 2002
The Speaker: Once again the hon. Leader of the Opposition has raised an interesting point concerning the supply motion adopted on October 29 earlier this year. The motion has been quoted by both...
The Speaker denied a point of order, ruling that the word 'should' in a prior motion was permissive, not mandatory, allowing the government to proceed with its business.
October 24, 2002
The Speaker: I would now like to deal with the point of order raised on October 22, 2002, by the hon. Member for West Vancouver–Sunshine Coast relating to the use of the provisions of Standing...
The Speaker ruled that Standing Order 56.1 cannot be used for substantive motions, such as concurring in a Striking Committee report, as they are not considered 'routine'.
October 4, 2002
The Speaker: Before I call Orders of the Day I wish to indicate to the House that I am now prepared to rule on the point of order raised yesterday morning by the hon. Member for...
The Speaker ruled to divide a complex government motion into three parts for voting to ensure orderly decision-making by the House.
May 9, 2002
The Speaker: Order, please. This is not debate. This is a point of order. The Chair is ready to put an end to this discussion at this time. The hon. Member for Hochelaga–Maisonneuve has submitted...
The Speaker denies a point of order challenging the admissibility of an amendment to a Private Member's Bill, upholding his previous ruling and referring the matter of rule changes to committee.
February 4, 2002
The Deputy Speaker: Before I call for resumption of the debate I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised by the hon. Member for Provencher on Thursday, January 31, concerning...
A ruling affirming that committees are masters of their own proceedings and can decide how to handle an Order of Reference regarding unanswered Order Paper questions.
November 1, 2001
The Speaker: The Chair wants to thank the hon. Parliamentary Secretary to the Government House Leader for his remarks and the hon. Member for Ancaster–Dundas–Flamborough–Aldershot for raising this...
The Speaker ruled that an informal ad hoc caucus of Members is not a formal parliamentary committee and therefore has no power to compel the attendance of witnesses.
October 31, 2001
The Speaker: The Chair appreciates the interventions of all hon. Members who have had something to say on this important issue. It is not the first time that Members in the House have criticized...
The Speaker ruled that the government can proceed with a bill even if committee transcripts are not yet available, as the Chair cannot intervene in the scheduling of government business.
October 18, 2001
The Speaker: The Chair had the advantage of having a brief opportunity to consider this matter because the hon. Member did give me notice of his intention to raise this point of order before the...
The Speaker sustained a point of order, confirming that unanimous consent is the proper procedure for Members to record a vote after their row has been called.