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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.
February 19, 2021
The Speaker: I am now ready to rule on the question of privilege raised on February 16, 2021, by the member for Banff—Airdrie concerning the meeting of the Standing Committee on Health on February...
The Speaker denied a question of privilege concerning a committee suspension, affirming the principle that the Chair cannot intervene in committee matters until a report is tabled in the House.
April 19, 2016
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised on April 14, 2016, and again yesterday, by the House Leader of the official opposition concerning the premature...
The Speaker found a prima facie question of privilege regarding the unauthorized media leak of Bill C-14's contents, reaffirming the House's fundamental right of first access to legislative texts.
April 23, 2013
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised on March 26 by the Member for Langley regarding the presentation of a Member's statement pursuant to Standing Order 31....
The Speaker ruled that a party removing a Member from a speaking list for an S.O. 31 statement does not constitute a prima facie breach of privilege, while affirming the Speaker's ultimate and indisputable authority to recognize any Member who seeks the floor.
March 2, 2012
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised on March 2, 2012, by the Member for Winnipeg Centre regarding the difficulties experienced by certain Members in gaining...
The Speaker ruled that Members being denied access to the parliamentary precinct by security forces constitutes a prima facie question of privilege.
February 16, 2012
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised on February 8, 2012, by the hon. Member for Ahuntsic regarding Members bringing their infant children into the Chamber. I...
The Speaker ruled that bringing an infant into the Chamber is not a breach of privilege, continuing the practice of allowing it so long as no disturbance to the House occurs.
October 24, 2011
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised on October 18, 2011, by the Member for Malpeque concerning the admissibility of Bill C-18, An Act to reorganize the...
The Speaker denied a question of privilege concerning a bill allegedly violating a statute, affirming the Chair's role is limited to procedure and not legal interpretation.
February 12, 2009
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised by the hon. Member for Cumberland–Colchester–Musquodoboit Valley on February 3, 2009, concerning an RCMP investigation...
The Speaker denied a Member's question of privilege, ruling that an ambiguous RCMP report did not meet the high threshold of directly impeding his ability to perform parliamentary duties.
May 28, 2007
The Speaker: The Chair has heard enough on this issue. We have had four presentations and I believe that should complete the matter. I am prepared to make a decision at once. This matter was sent...
The Speaker denied a question of privilege, ruling that a newspaper article about a manual suggesting witness preparation is not sufficient evidence of actual witness tampering.
October 30, 2006
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised on Wednesday, October 25, 2006 by the hon. Member for Wascana concerning comments allegedly made by the hon. Minister of...
The Speaker ruled that a dispute between Members over alleged remarks not found in the official record does not constitute a prima facie breach of privilege.