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April 9, 2019
The Speaker: I am now ready to rule on the question of privilege raised on March 19, 2019, by the hon. member for Milton, concerning an alleged leak of proceedings at the Standing Committee on...
The Speaker denied a question of privilege concerning the alleged leak of an in camera committee motion, ruling that the Chair cannot intervene unless the committee itself reports the breach.
April 4, 2019
The Speaker: Order, please. I am now ready to rule on the question of privilege raised on March 18, 2019, by the hon. member for New Westminster—Burnaby, regarding allegedly misleading statements...
The Speaker denied a question of privilege alleging the Minister of Justice misled the House, ruling that the rigorous three-part test requiring proof of intent to mislead was not met.
February 4, 2019
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised on December 11, 2018, by the hon. member for Perth—Wellington concerning the government response to written question...
The Speaker denied a question of privilege regarding the government's refusal to answer a written question, confirming that the government may decline answers based on privilege and the Speaker cannot review the substance of those responses.
January 29, 2019
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised on December 13, 2018, by the hon. member for Skeena—Bulkley Valley concerning an allegedly misleading statement made in...
The Speaker denied a prima facie question of privilege alleging a member misled the House about his salary, ruling that the evidence did not prove a wilful attempt to deceive, especially given the member's clarification regarding translation and intent.
December 11, 2018
The Speaker: Before we begin private members' hour, I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised on November 26, 2018, by the hon. member for Skeena—Bulkley Valley regarding the...
The Speaker denied a question of privilege regarding a member's prolonged absence and alleged contempt, clarifying that absence alone is not contempt and directing the financial aspects to the Board of Internal Economy.
October 16, 2018
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised on October 2, 2018, by the hon. member for Montcalm regarding the government's alleged disregard of a motion adopted by...
The Speaker denied a question of privilege alleging government contempt for disregarding a resolution on supply management, clarifying that resolutions are non-binding expressions of opinion.
June 19, 2018
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised on May 29, 2018 by the hon. member for Medicine Hat—Cardston—Warner concerning documents published on the website of the...
The Speaker found a prima facie case of contempt against the RCMP for publishing Bill C-71 information as enacted law, stressing that the Public Service must respect Parliament's legislative authority.
June 4, 2018
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised on May 25, by the member for Elmwood—Transcona concerning the rights of members. In raising his question of privilege,...
The Speaker denied a Question of Privilege challenging the Chair's termination of a Point of Order, affirming the Speaker's discretion to limit debate and prohibiting the use of privilege claims to undermine the Chair's authority.
March 27, 2018
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised on March 2, 2018, by the member for Durham concerning the information provided to members of the press in a media...
The Speaker denied a question of privilege concerning the government withholding sensitive information, clarifying that the absolute right to compel document production belongs to the House via formal order, not automatically to individual members.
March 20, 2018
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised on February 26 by the hon. member for Abbotsford concerning briefings held by the Minister of Environment and Climate...
The Speaker denied a question of privilege concerning a minister briefing media before MPs on Bill C-69, ruling that while the action was disrespectful, it did not constitute contempt because it did not impede the House's ability to perform its functions.