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November 20, 2025
[ Table of Contents ] The Speaker : I am now ready to rule on the question of privilege raised on November 5 by the member for Joliette—Manawan concerning budget documents distributed to members....
The Speaker ruled that different versions of a budget document do not constitute a breach of privilege as long as the official version is properly tabled in the House.
December 11, 2024
The Speaker: I am now ready to rule on the question of privilege raised on November 29 by the member for London—Fanshawe concerning alleged intimidation during the proceedings of the House. In her...
The Speaker ruled that disorderly conduct during a vote was a breach of decorum but not a prima facie question of privilege as it did not prevent members from performing their duties.
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.
May 30, 2024
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised on May 1 by the member for Lethbridge, regarding the content of the Debates of April 30. In so doing, I would also like...
The Speaker denied a question of privilege regarding an alleged alteration of Hansard, ruling the editors' actions were reasonable due to noise and the Chair's decision to name the member was justified at the time.
April 30, 2024
The Speaker: The Chair would like to make a statement concerning the question of privilege raised on April 10, 2024 by the member for Lambton—Kent—Middlesex, about the government response to Order...
The Speaker closed a question of privilege regarding inaccurate government responses after the government apologized and tabled corrected information, while warning against future errors.
April 15, 2024
The Speaker: I am now ready to rule on the question of privilege raised on March 20, 2024, by the member for Portneuf─Jacques-Cartier concerning the presentation of an amendment in one language...
The Speaker ruled that presenting an amendment in one official language is not a breach of privilege provided simultaneous interpretation is available and procedures are followed.
June 23, 2022
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised yesterday by the member for Calgary Centre. The member contended that the decision taken by unanimous consent to adjourn...
The Speaker denied a question of privilege concerning a member's inability to participate due to a technical outage, ruling the subsequent adjournment was a protective measure, not a breach of rights.
December 7, 2021
The Speaker: I am now ready to rule on the question of privilege raised on December 6, 2021, by the member for Yorkton—Melville concerning medical exemptions for the COVID-19 vaccination. In her...
The Speaker denied a question of privilege, ruling that the House has the authority to set its own COVID-19 vaccination and medical exemption policies for members.
June 7, 2021
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised on May 28, 2021 by the member for Elgin—Middlesex—London concerning the conduct of the member for Pontiac. During her...
The Speaker finds a prima facie question of privilege concerning a member's inappropriate conduct during a virtual committee meeting, despite the member's apology.
April 20, 2020
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised earlier today by the member for Nanaimo—Ladysmith concerning sittings of the House during the COVID-19 pandemic. As the...
The Speaker denied a question of privilege regarding House sittings during the COVID-19 pandemic, affirming the House's exclusive authority to manage its own proceedings.