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March 15, 2010
The Deputy Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the point of order raised by the hon. Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, concerning the requirement...
The Speaker ruled that a Private Member's Bill revoking charitable status for high-paying organizations did not require a Ways and Means motion as it did not create a new class of taxpayer.
May 5, 2005
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the point of order raised on May 2 by the hon. Leader of the Government in the House of Commons regarding the admissibility of the amendment to the motion...
The Speaker ruled that an opposition amendment to a finance committee report, instructing it to recommend the government's resignation, was procedurally in order.
May 4, 2004
The Speaker: Before moving to Government Orders, I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised on April 1, 2004 by the hon. Member for Roberval concerning the release by the hon....
The Speaker denied a question of privilege concerning the release of in camera committee testimony, ruling that the Chair will not interfere in a committee's internal decision not to report a matter to the House.
June 12, 2003
The Speaker: Before the hon. Member continues, I wish to make a ruling on a point of order that was previously raised in respect of this matter. The situation before us is this. The hon. Member...
The Speaker ruled that a member with a pecuniary interest can move a motion on that interest, as Standing Order 21 only prohibits them from voting on it.
May 8, 2003
The Speaker: I am now ready to rule on the point of order raised on Thursday, May 1 by the hon. Member for West Vancouver–Sunshine Coast concerning the Sixth Report of the Standing Committee on...
The Speaker ruled that a committee chair signing a report is an act of authentication, not a vote, and thus does not constitute a conflict of interest even if the report contains a personal benefit.
February 17, 2003
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised on February 12, 2003, by the hon. Member for Sarnia–Lambton concerning management of the Canadian Firearms Program. I...
The Speaker ruled that withdrawing supplementary estimates for the firearms program did not cancel its original funding, so no privilege was breached by the Minister's continued spending.
October 31, 2002
The Speaker: First, the Chair wants to thank all hon. Members for their assistance on this important issue. I want to say first that yesterday the Government House Leader raised a point of order...
The Speaker ruled that an opposition supply day motion is admissible, finding that the British 'rule of anticipation' is not strictly applied in the Canadian House of Commons.
January 29, 2002
The Deputy Speaker: I know this will not meet the satisfaction of the House on either side but my instincts tell me that the former hon. Member for Windsor West, of course, when his name appeared...
The Speaker ruled that a motion remains valid because the seconder was a Member of Parliament at the time it was introduced, even if they are no longer an MP when the motion is later considered.