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November 20, 2025
[ Table of Contents ] The Speaker : I am now ready to rule on the question of privilege raised on November 5 by the member for Joliette—Manawan concerning budget documents distributed to members....
The Speaker ruled that different versions of a budget document do not constitute a breach of privilege as long as the official version is properly tabled in the House.
June 19, 2025
The Speaker: I am now ready to rule on the questions of privilege raised on June 11 by the member for Mirabel and on June 13 by the member for Lakeland concerning allegedly misleading statements...
The Speaker ruled that allegations of misleading statements in Committee of the Whole must be raised in that committee first and require evidence of deliberate intent, which was not present.
June 17, 2024
The Speaker: I am ready to rule on the question of privilege raised on June 6, by the member for Winnipeg Centre, concerning editorial changes to the Debates of June 4. In raising this matter, the...
A Speaker's ruling denied a question of privilege concerning an editorial change to the Hansard, finding the change was made in good faith to correct an admitted error.
April 15, 2024
The Speaker: I am now ready to rule on the question of privilege raised on March 20, 2024, by the member for Portneuf─Jacques-Cartier concerning the presentation of an amendment in one language...
The Speaker ruled that presenting an amendment in one official language is not a breach of privilege provided simultaneous interpretation is available and procedures are followed.
February 26, 2024
The Speaker: I am also now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised on February 8, by the member for Regina—Lewvan concerning allegedly misleading statements made in the House by the...
The Speaker denied a question of privilege concerning allegedly misleading statements, ruling the issue was a matter of debate and interpretation rather than a deliberate attempt to mislead the House.
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.
February 19, 2021
The Speaker: I am now ready to rule on the question of privilege raised on February 16, 2021, by the member for Banff—Airdrie concerning the meeting of the Standing Committee on Health on February...
The Speaker denied a question of privilege concerning a committee suspension, affirming the principle that the Chair cannot intervene in committee matters until a report is tabled in the House.
October 1, 2020
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised on September 24, 2020, by the member for Leeds—Grenville—Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes concerning the redacted...
The Speaker denied a prima facie question of privilege regarding redacted government documents, ruling the matter must first be considered by the relevant committee.
July 22, 2020
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised on July 20, by the Leader of the Opposition concerning remarks made by the Prime Minister in committee of the whole...
The Speaker denied a question of privilege alleging the Prime Minister misled the House, ruling the matter was a difference of interpretation rather than a clear intent to mislead.
April 11, 2019
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised on April 9, 2019, by the hon. member for Markham—Stouffville concerning an alleged violation of section 49.8 of the...
The Speaker denied a question of privilege regarding alleged violations of the Parliament of Canada Act concerning caucus rules, confirming the Chair has no authority to interpret or enforce statutes related to internal caucus operations.