January 27, 2020
Hon. Anthony Rota
Question of privilege concerning an alleged contempt in relation to a motion adopted by the House
The Speaker: On December 13, 2019, the member for New Westminster—Burnaby raised a question of privilege alleging that the government was in contempt of the House, this because, in his opinion, it...
The Speaker ruled that a House motion 'calling upon' the government is a non-binding resolution, not a binding order, thus finding no prima facie contempt for non-compliance.