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May 16, 2022
The Deputy Speaker: I am now ready to rule on the question of privilege raised on May 5, by the member for Simcoe—Grey concerning alleged ministerial interference in the Standing Committee on...
The Speaker denied a question of privilege, ruling that ministerial staff involvement in committee report discussions is not contempt without evidence of improper influence.
June 16, 2021
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised on June 7, 2021, by the member for Louis-Saint-Laurent concerning the government's non-compliance with an order for the...
The Speaker ruled that the government's failure to produce documents as ordered by the House constitutes a prima facie breach of privilege, affirming Parliament's absolute power to hold the executive to account.
March 27, 2013
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised on March 6, 2013 by the Member for Winnipeg Centre regarding the Minister of Justice's statutory obligation to examine...
The Speaker denied a question of privilege regarding the Minister of Justice's statutory duties, ruling that the Chair cannot interpret legal obligations as that is a matter for the courts.
March 6, 2012
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised on February 27 by the Minister of Public Safety regarding cyber-campaigns following the introduction in the House by him...
The Speaker ruled that direct online threats against a Minister constitute a prima facie question of privilege, while an inundation of office communications does not.
February 15, 2005
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised on February 17 by the hon. Opposition House Leader concerning remarks made by the Hon. Minister of International Trade in...
The Speaker denied a question of privilege, ruling that a Minister's statement to proceed with a departmental reorganization despite a defeated bill was not contempt because the government was acting under separate, pre-existing statutory authority.
May 4, 2004
The Speaker: Before moving to Government Orders, I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised on April 1, 2004 by the hon. Member for Roberval concerning the release by the hon....
The Speaker denied a question of privilege concerning the release of in camera committee testimony, ruling that the Chair will not interfere in a committee's internal decision not to report a matter to the House.
November 21, 2001
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised by the hon. Member for Surrey Central on October 30 concerning the failure of the Minister of Justice to table her...
The Speaker ruled that a Minister's multi-year delay in tabling required documents was a legitimate grievance but not a prima facie contempt of Parliament because the governing statute lacked a specific deadline.
March 28, 2000
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised by the honourable member for London North Centre on Friday, March 17, 2000. I would like to thank the member for having...
The Speaker found a prima facie breach of privilege against a member who prematurely disclosed a draft committee report, affirming that all reports are confidential until tabled in the House.
March 13, 2000
The Speaker: The deputy House leader of the Bloc Québécois raised a question of privilege on March 1, 2000, relating to the rejection of two motions in amendment to Bill C‐20, An Act to give...
The Speaker denied a question of privilege concerning the confidentiality of draft amendments, clarifying that legislative counsel and clerks form a single confidential team and no breach occurred.
December 3, 1998
The Speaker: I wish to thank all the honourable members who spoke today, especially the honourable member for Saint-Hyacinthe—Bagot, who has raised the question: What about the integrity and...
The Speaker refers the issue of leaked confidential committee reports to the Procedure and House Affairs Committee for recommendations, stating he lacks the power to act alone.