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February 26, 2015
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised on January 28, 2015, by the hon. Member for St. John's East about alleged misleading statements made by the Prime...
The Speaker denied a question of privilege alleging the Prime Minister deliberately misled the House about military action, ruling there was insufficient evidence of intent.
October 30, 2013
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised on October 17, 2013 by the hon. Member for Timmins—James Bay regarding alleged misleading statements made by the Prime...
The Speaker denied a prima facie question of privilege against the Prime Minister for allegedly misleading the House, citing a lack of evidence of intent.
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.
February 7, 2013
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised on January 31, 2013, by the hon. Member for Ottawa—Vanier regarding the procedures of the Department of Public Works and...
The Speaker ruled that a government department's process for providing information to an MP does not breach privilege because seeking information is not a 'proceeding in Parliament'.
January 29, 2013
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the point of order raised on November 29, 2012, by the Member for Charlottetown regarding the relevance of the Government's response to written question...
The Speaker rules that he cannot judge the relevance of a government's answer to a written question but reminds the House that the process requires a good-faith exchange of information.
November 27, 2012
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the point of order raised on November 5, 2012, by the hon. Member for Westmount—Ville-Marie and the House Leader of the Liberal Party, regarding the...
The Speaker ruled that mentioning the cost of preparing a response to a written question is permissible during Oral Questions, even though it is forbidden in the written response itself.
November 17, 2011
The Speaker: I am now ready to rule on the point of order raised by the Member for Malpeque, on November 4, concerning the tabling of a document by the President of the Treasury Board. I would...
The Speaker rules that while tabling a public document about a private citizen is technically allowed, it is improper to use parliamentary privilege to potentially harm the reputation of individuals who cannot defend themselves.
October 18, 2011
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The Chair provides guidelines for take-note debates, encouraging shorter speeches and a question period to promote a more dynamic exchange.
June 23, 2011
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The Speaker issued a statement at the start of the 41st Parliament outlining guidelines for decorum, props, and conduct during Question Period.
June 23, 2011
The Acting Speaker: The hon. Member for Timmins—James Bay has risen on a second point of order. Maybe I will take this opportunity to clarify for all Members in the House a couple of issues: one...
The Speaker clarifies that the Chair has discretion to stop the clock during a point of order based on its legitimacy and intent to prevent abuse of speaking time.