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September 20, 1973
In interpreting the rule of anticipation, the Chair "should have regard to the probability of the matter being brought before the House within a reasonable time... [T]he probability of resuming...
The Chair rules that the rule of anticipation does not apply to an interrupted Government Order because its potential return for debate is controlled by the government and thus remains probable.
September 14, 1973
"It is long-established practice, going back at least 100 years, that there can be more than one motion on the same subject appearing on the Order Paper." When the House takes a decision on or...
The Speaker clarifies the long-standing practice allowing multiple similar motions on the Order Paper, governed by the rule of anticipation and House consent.
March 6, 1973
Many citations and precedents support the rule that the House may not be asked to vote twice on the same question during the same session. However, the Standing Order that allows non-confidence...
The Speaker ruled that an arguable opposition day motion should proceed to a vote, even if it appears to repeat a previous question, deferring the final decision to the House.
January 25, 1973
In applying the rule of anticipation, recognition must be given to what can be considered a descending scale of values; that is, bills, motions and amendments. The estimate has not really come...
Speaker clarifies that the rule of anticipation does not block debate on a bill when a related, but less effective, estimate is in committee.
July 7, 1969
The rule of anticipation becomes operative only when one of two similar motions on the Order Paper is actually proceeded with. If the motion respecting the committee report had been moved, it...
The Speaker ruled that a Minister's motion could proceed because the rule of anticipation only applies if a similar, preceding motion on the Order Paper has actually been moved.
July 3, 1969
Arguments raised against the Government's motion are founded largely on the rule of anticipation. Unfortunately, Canadian precedents concerning this rule are not sufficiently clear and British...
The Speaker ruled that the rule of anticipation applies to the debate of a matter, not its placement on the Order Paper, thus allowing a government motion to proceed.
March 11, 1968
A motion or question that is substantially the same as one previously decided cannot be offered again during the same session. The key phrase is "substantially the same" and, as the authorities...
The Speaker rules that a motion cannot be re-introduced in the same session if it is substantially the same as one already decided by the House.
January 26, 1967
The Chair has no authority to remove one of two similar items on the Order Paper. This action should be taken by a Minister of the Crown. When the special joint committee reports to the House, an...
The Speaker ruled that only a Minister, not the Chair, can initiate the removal of a duplicate item from the Order Paper.
November 21, 1966
The Member is proposing a matter that might be decided later when the House discusses the motion of the Minister of National Health and Welfare. "In applying the anticipation rule, preference is...
The Speaker applies the rule of anticipation to prevent debate on a topic already scheduled for a more conclusive discussion via a Minister's motion.