December 13, 2018
Hon. Geoff Regan
Freedom of speech: allegation of threats constituting intimidation against opposition members; threats of defamation lawsuits
The Speaker: I am now ready to rule on the question of privilege raised on December 4, 2018, by the member for Skeena—Bulkley Valley concerning certain responses to Oral Questions. I want to thank...
The Speaker denied a Question of Privilege regarding alleged government threats of defamation lawsuits, ruling that no prima facie breach occurred because the member was not prevented from performing parliamentary functions.