March 27, 2013
Hon. Andrew Scheer
Contempt of the House: Minister of Justice alleged to have not reviewed legislation for conformity with theCanadian Charter of Rights and Freedomsand theCanadian Bill of Rights
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised on March 6, 2013 by the Member for Winnipeg Centre regarding the Minister of Justice's statutory obligation to examine...
The Speaker denied a question of privilege regarding the Minister of Justice's statutory duties, ruling that the Chair cannot interpret legal obligations as that is a matter for the courts.