November 26, 2014
Hon. Andrew Scheer
Freedom from obstruction and interference: impact of use of time allocation on non-recognized parties and independent Members
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised on September 15, 2014, by the Member for Saanich—Gulf Islands regarding the use of time allocation. I would like to thank...
The Speaker ruled that the government's use of time allocation is not a breach of privilege as long as procedural rules are followed, reaffirming that the Chair cannot judge the sufficiency of debate.