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February 24, 2026
[ Table of Contents ] The Speaker : I am now prepared to rule on the point of order raised on February 10, 2026, by the member for Saanich—Gulf Islands regarding the similarities between Bill C-2...
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December 9, 2025
[ Table of Contents ] The Speaker : I am now prepared to rule on the point of order raised on December 4 by the member for Saint‑Jean concerning the relevance of answers during oral questions. In...
The Speaker denied a point of order seeking intervention on the relevance of answers during Oral Questions, confirming the Chair's limited authority over the content and quality of replies based on established procedure.
December 2, 2025
[ Table of Contents ] The Speaker : I am now prepared to rule on the point of order raised on November 28, 2025, by the deputy leader of the government in the House of Commons regarding amendments...
The Speaker partially sustained a Point of Order, striking eight committee amendments to Bill C-12 for violating the parent act rule by exceeding the scope fixed at second reading, while upholding one amendment deemed consequential.
November 25, 2025
[ Table of Contents ] The Speaker : I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised on November 17 by the member for Edmonton West regarding information the Parliamentary Budget...
The Speaker ruled that a government delay in providing information to the Parliamentary Budget Officer is a matter for the House to resolve, not a prima facie question of privilege.
November 6, 2025
[ Table of Contents ] The Speaker : I am now ready to rule on the question of privilege raised on October 24 by the member for Leeds—Grenville—Thousand Islands—Rideau Lakes concerning the approval...
The Speaker denied referral of a question of privilege concerning unauthorized changes to the Conflict of Interest Code forms, accepting the Ethics Commissioner's apology and noting the matter is now before the Procedure and House Affairs Committee.
October 20, 2025
The Speaker: In advance of the House's consideration of Private Members' Business, the Chair wishes to make a short statement concerning private members' bills and the royal recommendation....
The Speaker makes a statement on the requirement for a royal recommendation for private members' bills, flagging Bill C-222, and reviews debate procedures.
December 3, 2024
The Speaker: I am now ready to rule on the question of privilege raised on November 7 by the member for Cowichan—Malahat—Langford concerning the refusal of a witness to answer questions at a...
The Speaker found a prima facie question of privilege against a witness who refused to testify but recommended committee study due to the difficulty of compelling a foreign national outside of Canada.
October 8, 2024
The Speaker: I am now ready to rule on the point of order raised on September 23, 2024, by the member for Mississauga—Erin Mills concerning the alleged violation of Standing Order 116(2) at the...
The Speaker denies a point of order regarding the premature ending of committee debate (SO 116(2)), ruling it a misunderstanding but issuing new guidance to committee chairs.
September 23, 2024
The Speaker: I am now ready to rule on the question of privilege raised on June 18, 2024, by the member for Vancouver East concerning foreign interference and alleged reputational harm to members...
The Speaker denied a question of privilege concerning the NSICOP report, ruling it was not raised in a timely manner and failed to show concrete interference with parliamentary duties.
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.