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November 16, 1999
The Speaker: On Monday, November 1, 1999, the honourable member for Quebec East raised a question of privilege concerning the breach of his privileges in relation to a civil suit launched against...
Speaker rules that the parliamentary privilege of free speech does not extend to mailings sent to constituents as they are not considered 'proceedings in Parliament'.
October 14, 1999
The Speaker: Before we proceed to orders of the day, I will now deal with a question of privilege from the honourable member for South Surrey—White Rock-Langley that was brought before the House...
The Speaker denied a question of privilege alleging intimidation by CSIS, ruling the evidence was insufficient to establish a prima facie case of contempt.
February 18, 1999
The Speaker: On Wednesday, February 17, the honourable member for West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast raised a question of privilege concerning picket lines established at strategic locations around...
The Speaker finds a prima facie case of contempt after members were impeded from accessing parliamentary buildings by picket lines.
December 2, 1998
The Speaker: I am now ready to rule on the point of order raised by the honourable government House leader on November 18, 1998, concerning the procedural acceptability of Bill S-13, An Act to...
The Speaker ruled that a Senate bill imposing a charge on the tobacco industry was a tax, not a levy, and was therefore improperly before the House because it did not originate in the Commons with a Ways and Means motion.
March 26, 1998
The Speaker: I do not want to get into a debate on this because I think that what we are trying to deal with here in the House is a matter that should be dealt with in the committee. It is up to...
The Speaker ruled that the House will not intervene in a committee's internal proceedings, such as witness time limits, until a formal report is presented.
March 16, 1998
The Speaker: I wish to address the incident that occurred before the House adjourned Thursday, February 26, 1998. I also wish to speak of the subsequent related events, which appear to have...
The Speaker rules that displaying flags in the Chamber is a form of disorder as it uses props, and reaffirms the Chair's duty to maintain decorum to protect every member's right to speak.
February 11, 1998
The Speaker: I am now prepared to make a statement on the question of privilege raised by the honourable member for Wentworth—Burlington on February 3, 1998, concerning comments made by Justice...
The Speaker deferred a ruling on a question of privilege concerning a judge's remarks, opting to await the results of a Canadian Judicial Council investigation.
February 10, 1998
The Speaker: Colleagues, I am now ready to render a ruling on the point of order raised by the honourable member for Langley—Abbotsford on February 2, 1998, concerning Bill S-3, An Act to amend...
The Speaker ruled that a bill originating in the Senate was not a money bill as it did not appropriate funds, and therefore did not require a royal recommendation.
December 9, 1997
The Speaker: My colleagues, I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised on Friday, November 28, 1997, by the honourable member for Prince George—Bulkley Valley and on Monday,...
The Speaker ruled that a leaked committee report is not a prima facie breach of privilege without a specific allegation against an individual, but urged committees to ensure fair processes.
October 9, 1997
The Speaker: I am now ready to rule on the question of privilege raised by the honourable member for Wild Rose on September 30, 1997, concerning information allegedly denied to him by an official...
The Speaker ruled that being denied information by a public servant while preparing a question does not constitute a contempt of Parliament as it occurs outside a 'proceeding in Parliament'.