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February 10, 1998
The Speaker: Colleagues, I am now ready to render a ruling on the point of order raised by the honourable member for Langley—Abbotsford on February 2, 1998, concerning Bill S-3, An Act to amend...
The Speaker ruled that a bill originating in the Senate was not a money bill as it did not appropriate funds, and therefore did not require a royal recommendation.
December 9, 1997
The Speaker: My colleagues, I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised on Friday, November 28, 1997, by the honourable member for Prince George—Bulkley Valley and on Monday,...
The Speaker ruled that a leaked committee report is not a prima facie breach of privilege without a specific allegation against an individual, but urged committees to ensure fair processes.
December 5, 1997
The Speaker: Colleagues, I am now ready to render a decision on the question of privilege raised by the honourable member for Sarnia—Lambton on December 4 concerning the draw for Private Members'...
The Speaker rules that a new draw for Private Members' Business does not disadvantage a member because the selection of votable items is based on merit, not the number of candidates.
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.
November 25, 1997
The Speaker: Colleagues, I am now ready to rule on a point of order raised by the honourable member for St. Albert on Monday, November 24, 1997. At that time the honourable member raised a point...
The Speaker denied a point of order alleging that items in the Estimates were legislating, ruling that the votes were procedurally in order as they did not amend existing statutes.
November 6, 1997
The Speaker: I am now ready to rule on the question of privilege raised by the honourable member for Fraser Valley on October 29, 1997, concerning a government news release announcing the...
The Speaker ruled that a government news release anticipating the passage of a bill was not a breach of privilege but warned the government against disrespecting the legislative process.
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.
October 9, 1997
The Speaker: I am now ready to rule on the question of privilege raised by the honourable member for Wild Rose on September 30, 1997, concerning information allegedly denied to him by an official...
The Speaker ruled that being denied information by a public servant while preparing a question does not constitute a contempt of Parliament as it occurs outside a 'proceeding in Parliament'.
April 11, 1997
The Deputy Speaker: Dear colleagues, I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised by the honourable member for Surrey—White Rock—South Langley on Friday, March 21, concerning the...
The Speaker ruled that denying an MP access to a departmental media briefing is not a breach of privilege as it does not prevent them from performing their parliamentary duties.
April 10, 1997
The Deputy Speaker: I thank members of both sides of this House for their arguments on this point. I have looked at Standing Order 76, cited by the honourable member for Joliette, and considered...
The Speaker ruled that a recorded division following a timed debate, which uses a 15-minute bell, cannot be deferred under the Standing Orders.