May 6, 2019
Hon. Geoff Regan
Freedom of speech: solicitor-client privilege in the context of parliamentary privilege
The Speaker: I am now ready to rule on the question of privilege raised on March 22 and April 4, by the hon. member for Durham concerning solicitor-client privilege in the context of parliamentary...
The Speaker denied requests related to the conflict between parliamentary privilege and solicitor-client privilege, stating the Chair cannot compel a member to speak or pass judgment on their decision to respect legal conventions.