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March 28, 2000
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised by the honourable member for London North Centre on Friday, March 17, 2000. I would like to thank the member for having...
The Speaker found a prima facie breach of privilege against a member who prematurely disclosed a draft committee report, affirming that all reports are confidential until tabled in the House.
February 21, 2000
The Speaker: I am now prepared to deal with the question of privilege raised by the honourable member for Calgary Centre on Tuesday, February 15, 2000, relating to the alleged disclosure of Bill...
The Speaker ruled that a government's disclosure of a bill to a third party for consultation before its formal introduction in the House is not a prima facie breach of privilege.
April 23, 1998
The Speaker: On Tuesday, April 21, the honourable member for Fraser Valley raised a question of privilege concerning the government press release announcing the establishment of a Canada—China...
The Speaker ruled that a minister's premature announcement of an interparliamentary group was an overreach of authority but referred the administrative matter to the Board of Internal Economy rather than finding a prima facie case of privilege.
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.
March 20, 1997
The Speaker: Colleagues, I am now ready to rule on the question of privilege raised by the honourable member for Hamilton—Wentworth on Tuesday, March 11, 1997, concerning the scheduling of the...
The Speaker denied a question of privilege concerning a scheduling conflict, affirming that committees are masters of their own business and the member was not impeded in his duties.
March 6, 1997
The Speaker: Before we proceed to the orders of the day I am now ready to rule on the question of privilege raised by the honourable member for York South—Weston on Wednesday, February 19, 1997,...
The Speaker ruled that a breach of budget secrecy is a violation of political convention, not parliamentary privilege, and therefore does not constitute a prima facie case.
February 15, 1995
The Speaker: I am now prepared to deal with the question of privilege raised by the hon. member for Winnipeg North Centre on October 1 relating to the premature disclosure and subsequent...
The Speaker denied a question of privilege regarding a leaked committee report, affirming the principle that the Chair does not intervene in committee matters unless the committee reports the issue to the House.