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November 25, 2025
[ Table of Contents ] The Speaker : I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised on November 17 by the member for Edmonton West regarding information the Parliamentary Budget...
The Speaker ruled that a government delay in providing information to the Parliamentary Budget Officer is a matter for the House to resolve, not a prima facie question of privilege.
November 4, 2025
The Speaker: Before giving the floor to the members who wish to present petitions, I would just like to point out that I have noticed that, when they are presenting petitions, members often make...
The Speaker reminded members that partisan comments are out of order during the presentation of petitions, which should be limited to brief, factual statements.
October 20, 2025
The Speaker: In advance of the House's consideration of Private Members' Business, the Chair wishes to make a short statement concerning private members' bills and the royal recommendation....
The Speaker makes a statement on the requirement for a royal recommendation for private members' bills, flagging Bill C-222, and reviews debate procedures.
June 20, 2025
The Speaker: The Chair is now prepared to rule on the point of order raised earlier today by the member for Vancouver East regarding the application of Standing Order 69.1 to Bill C-5, an act to...
The Speaker sustained a point of order to divide the third reading vote on Bill C-5, ruling it was an omnibus bill with two unrelated parts as per Standing Order 69.1.
December 11, 2024
The Speaker: I am now ready to rule on the question of privilege raised on November 29 by the member for London—Fanshawe concerning alleged intimidation during the proceedings of the House. In her...
The Speaker ruled that disorderly conduct during a vote was a breach of decorum but not a prima facie question of privilege as it did not prevent members from performing their duties.
October 1, 2024
The Speaker: I am now ready to rule on the point of order raised on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, by the member for Edmonton Griesbach concerning comments made during question period that same...
The Speaker ruled on a point of order regarding an alleged homophobic heckle, accepting the member's explanation of intent but inviting a withdrawal due to the disorder it caused.
October 1, 2024
The Speaker: I am also now ready to rule on the point of order raised on September 27, 2024, by the member for Edmonton Strathcona concerning an alleged personal insult made by the member for...
The Speaker sustained a point of order, finding a member's words to be a personal insult and refusing to recognize them until the words are withdrawn.
June 17, 2024
The Speaker: I am ready to rule on the question of privilege raised on June 6, by the member for Winnipeg Centre, concerning editorial changes to the Debates of June 4. In raising this matter, the...
A Speaker's ruling denied a question of privilege concerning an editorial change to the Hansard, finding the change was made in good faith to correct an admitted error.
June 7, 2024
The Deputy Speaker: The Chair wishes to draw the attention of the House to a particular situation concerning Bill C-323, an act to amend the Excise Tax Act regading mental health services,...
The Speaker rules that a final vote on Private Member's Bill C-323 will be blocked if the similar Government Bill C-59 becomes law, to prevent the House from deciding the same question twice.
February 26, 2024
The Speaker: I have a statement I would like to make. [Translation] The Chair would like to take a few minutes to share with the House some brief reflections on our proceedings since the...
The Speaker issues a statement calling on all Members to improve decorum by avoiding inflammatory language and exercising self-restraint in debate.