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February 26, 2015
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised on January 28, 2015, by the hon. Member for St. John's East about alleged misleading statements made by the Prime...
The Speaker denied a question of privilege alleging the Prime Minister deliberately misled the House about military action, ruling there was insufficient evidence of intent.
October 30, 2013
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised on October 17, 2013 by the hon. Member for Timmins—James Bay regarding alleged misleading statements made by the Prime...
The Speaker denied a prima facie question of privilege against the Prime Minister for allegedly misleading the House, citing a lack of evidence of intent.
April 23, 2012
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised on April 5, 2012, by the Member for Toronto Centre about statements made by the Prime Minister, the Minister of National...
The Speaker denied a question of privilege alleging Ministers deliberately misled the House on the F-35 report, finding insufficient evidence of intent to mislead.
November 2, 2011
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised on November 23 by the hon. President of the Treasury Board concerning modifications made to the transcript of the...
The Speaker denied a question of privilege regarding altered committee transcripts, ruling that the changes were normal editorial practice and a matter for the committee to resolve.
October 24, 2011
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised on October 18, 2011, by the Member for Malpeque concerning the admissibility of Bill C-18, An Act to reorganize the...
The Speaker denied a question of privilege concerning a bill allegedly violating a statute, affirming the Chair's role is limited to procedure and not legal interpretation.