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April 4, 2019
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the point of order raised on March 19, 2019, by the honourable member for Wellington—Halton Hills, concerning the tabling of the budget 2019 documents by...
The Speaker denied a point of order regarding the premature tabling of budget documents, ruling that while convention was broken, the action adhered to Standing Order 32(2) and was procedurally valid.
May 29, 2018
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the point of order raised on May 25, 2018, by the hon. member for Elmwood—Transcona regarding the form of the main estimates 2018-19. The hon. member for...
The Speaker denied a point of order challenging the form of the Main Estimates' budget implementation vote, ruling that the sufficiency of spending detail is a policy matter for members, not a procedural issue for the Chair.
May 12, 2014
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the point of order raised on April 28, 2014, by the Member for Westmount—Ville-Marie regarding the procedural acceptability of Bill C-31, An Act to...
The Speaker ruled that the government's internal policy on tabling treaties is not a parliamentary rule, and therefore a failure to follow it does not render related legislation procedurally unacceptable.
November 17, 2011
The Speaker: I am now ready to rule on the point of order raised by the Member for Malpeque, on November 4, concerning the tabling of a document by the President of the Treasury Board. I would...
The Speaker rules that while tabling a public document about a private citizen is technically allowed, it is improper to use parliamentary privilege to potentially harm the reputation of individuals who cannot defend themselves.
February 19, 2011
The Acting Speaker: I thank hon. Members and the Chief Government Whip for their interventions on this question. Members will know that Ministers of the Crown may interrupt on a point of order to...
The Speaker ruled that a Minister is permitted to interrupt proceedings on a point of order to table documents and provide brief context.
December 4, 2009
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the point of order raised on Wednesday, December 2, 2009, by the hon. Member for Toronto–Danforth regarding the tabling of a document by the Minister of...
The Speaker denied a point of order, confirming that a Minister filing a document directly with the Clerk ('back door' tabling) is a procedurally correct alternative to tabling it in the Chamber.
March 18, 2003
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the point of order raised by the hon. Member for St. John's West on February 26, 2003, concerning a change in the budgetary policy of the Government. I...
The Speaker ruled that a government policy change announced outside the House does not procedurally invalidate the ongoing budget debate or require the tabling of revised documents.
November 25, 2002
The Speaker: Once again the hon. Leader of the Opposition has raised an interesting point concerning the supply motion adopted on October 29 earlier this year. The motion has been quoted by both...
The Speaker denied a point of order, ruling that the word 'should' in a prior motion was permissive, not mandatory, allowing the government to proceed with its business.
October 24, 2002
The Speaker: I would now like to deal with the point of order raised on October 22, 2002, by the hon. Member for West Vancouver–Sunshine Coast relating to the use of the provisions of Standing...
The Speaker ruled that Standing Order 56.1 cannot be used for substantive motions, such as concurring in a Striking Committee report, as they are not considered 'routine'.
March 20, 2001
The Speaker: Order, please. This is not a "Statement by Ministers". We are ready to move to Private Members' Business and while it is always in order for a Minister to table a document, I must say...
The Speaker ruled that a Minister's attempt to make a statement while tabling a document was out of order and directed the House to proceed to the next item of business.