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June 19, 2023
The Speaker: I am now ready to rule on another question of privilege, raised on June 14 by the chief opposition whip concerning the behaviour of the member for Kingston and the Islands. In her...
The Speaker denied a prima facie question of privilege concerning an offensive gesture, ruling the matter was closed when the Deputy Speaker accepted an immediate apology.
June 13, 2023
The Speaker: I am now ready to rule on the question of privilege raised on June 5 by the member for Leeds—Grenville—Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes concerning the vacancy in the position of the...
The Speaker denied a prima facie question of privilege regarding the vacant Ethics Commissioner position because the issue was not raised in a timely manner.
May 8, 2023
The Speaker: Before going on to question period, I would like to make a statement on maintaining order and decorum in the House, following the point of order raised during the sitting of May 4....
The Speaker issues a stern warning that rules against unparliamentary language will be strictly enforced, requiring immediate withdrawals and apologies from offending members.
May 8, 2023
The Speaker: I am now ready to rule on the question of privilege raised on May 2 by the member for Wellington—Halton Hills concerning alleged acts of intimidation by the Government of the People's...
The Speaker ruled that alleged intimidation of a Member of Parliament by a foreign diplomat constitutes a prima facie breach of privilege, warranting priority debate in the House.
March 28, 2023
The Speaker: The Chair would like to make a statement regarding the period for questions and comments following speeches in the House. A series of points of order were raised on this topic on...
The Speaker ruled that the questions and comments period following a speech will proceed even if the member who spoke has left the chamber.
February 13, 2023
The Speaker: I am now ready to rule on the question of privilege raised on February 8 by the House Leader of the official opposition concerning technical difficulties affecting interpretation...
The Speaker ruled that a failure of interpretation services during a caucus meeting is not a prima facie breach of privilege as caucus meetings are not official parliamentary proceedings.
January 30, 2023
The Speaker: The Chair wishes to inform the House of an administrative error that occurred with regard to Bill C-18, an act respecting online communications platforms that make news content...
The Speaker makes a statement to correct an administrative error where a defeated subamendment was mistakenly included in the version of Bill C-18 transmitted to the Senate.
October 4, 2022
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised on September 28, 2022, by the member for Perth—Wellington concerning an allegation of intimidation of a committee...
The Speaker denied a question of privilege regarding witness intimidation, ruling the matter fell under the Senate's jurisdiction and lacked sufficient evidence of contempt against the House of Commons.
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.
March 29, 2022
The Deputy Speaker: I am now ready to rule on the point of order raised on March 22, 2022, by the House leader of the official opposition concerning the status of the New Democratic Party as an...
The Speaker ruled that the NDP's supply and confidence agreement with the government does not change their status as an opposition party because it is a political agreement and no NDP members are in cabinet.