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December 7, 1992
The Speaker: I have a judgment to render. On Friday, December 4, 1992, the honourable Member for Cape Breton—East Richmond rose on a point of order relating to the omnibus nature of Bill C-93, An...
The Speaker denied a Point of Order challenging Bill C-93 as an improperly drafted omnibus bill, reaffirming that the Chair lacks authority over the form and content of omnibus legislation.
April 1, 1992
The Speaker: On Monday, March 30, 1992, the honourable Member for Cape Breton—East Richmond rose on a point of order relating to the omnibus nature of Bill C-63, An Act to dissolve or terminate...
The Speaker denied a Point of Order challenging the procedural admissibility of an omnibus bill (Bill C-63) on the grounds that established Canadian parliamentary practice permits such bills, and the Chair lacks authority to order their division.
October 10, 1991
Rules of Debate / Decorum October 10, 1991 Debates, pp. 3562-4 Context During Routine Proceedings on October 10, 1991, Mr. Bill Blaikie (Winnipeg Transcona) rose on a point of order concerning the...
The Speaker took under advisement a Point of Order concerning the inadequacy of traditional remedies for sexist and racist remarks directed at groups, promising to assist the House in improving decorum standards.
November 1, 1990
The Speaker: On Wednesday, October 3, 1990, the honourable Member for Parkdale—High Park rose on a question of privilege concerning the meaning of the Oath of Allegiance taken by all duly elected...
The Speaker ruled that a Member's external statement of loyalty to Quebec did not invalidate their constitutional Oath of Allegiance, as the oath's sincerity is a matter of conscience beyond the Speaker's judgment.
April 26, 1990
Mr. Speaker: On April 3, 1990, the honourable Government House Leader rose to contest the acceptability of certain amendments set out in the Senate message respecting Bill C-21, An Act to amend...
The Speaker ruled that he could not unilaterally declare Senate amendments to a money bill out of order, affirming it is the House of Commons' responsibility to defend its own financial privileges.
April 2, 1990
Mr. Speaker: On March 30, 1990 the honourable Member for Kamloops rose on a point of order to express his concern about the procedural acceptability of the Finance Committee's Report on Bill C-62,...
The Speaker denied a point of order challenging a committee report, affirming the long-standing principle that the Chair will not interfere in the internal proceedings of committees.
March 26, 1990
Mr. Speaker: On March 21, 1990, the Chair received several notices of questions of privilege relating to an action of the Chairman of the Standing Committee on Finance on March 20, 1990. The...
The Speaker denies a question of privilege against a committee chair, affirming that committees are masters of their own proceedings and the Speaker will not intervene unless the committee reports the matter to the House.
March 26, 1990
Mr. Speaker: Last Thursday, March 22, the House heard extensive arguments bought forward by various Members relating to the complex and sometimes perplexing subject of supply, specifically the...
The Speaker ruled that an opposition supply motion was in order, as supply days can be created by attrition at the end of a period and the practice of embargoing notices is valid.
February 20, 1990
Mr. Speaker: This morning the honourable Member for Kamloops raised a point of order concerning the budget presentation which will be delivered later this day. He wished to obtain clarification as...
The Speaker ruled that the 10-minute Questions and Comments period does not apply to the budget speech, based on established House practice.
February 2, 1990
The Acting Speaker (Mrs. Champagne): Last Wednesday, January 31, the honourable Member for Okanagan—Similkameen—Merritt concluded his remarks in debate on second reading of Bill C-62, by moving...
A ruling confirming that a dilatory motion after a speech does not cancel the subsequent Questions and Comments period, contingent on the speaker's presence.