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October 5, 1983
Even though the petition signed by residents of the United States is correct as to form, it cannot be received by the House because "aliens, not resident in Canada, have no right to petition Parliament".
The Speaker ruled that a petition from non-residents of Canada is inadmissible.
September 20, 1983
When there is a need for more precise identification or to eliminate repetitions, the editors are allowed to alter a sentence of the Debates in such a way so that whoever reads the Debates may...
The Speaker clarifies that Hansard editors may make minor alterations to transcripts for clarity but cannot change the meaning of what was said.
May 25, 1983
The Standing Orders do not stipulate that a motion of this kind may be moved only when there is debate; nor do they suggest that this type of motion may not be moved at some other time. It cannot...
The Speaker ruled that a motion to proceed to the Orders of the Day is procedurally acceptable and does not infringe upon the right to present petitions.
April 7, 1982
Under the Standing Orders, the Chair has no discretionary power to have petitions read, except in cases where a petition claimed some present personal grievance requiring an immediate remedy; then...
The Speaker ruled that a petition cannot be read aloud by order of the Chair unless it addresses an urgent personal grievance or receives unanimous consent.
April 6, 1982
When a Member presents a petition, he or she is restricted to making a brief statement, and may not discuss or mention related facts.
A Speaker's statement clarifying that members presenting petitions are restricted to a brief statement and may not discuss related facts.
November 9, 1981
Petitions are not usually read, unless the House gives its consent. For a petition to be considered, it must relate to a present and personal grievance, and not a "result of the general law,...the...
The Speaker ruled that a petition cannot be read and debated as it addresses a general grievance requiring legislation, not a specific, personal grievance that the House can immediately remedy.