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June 20, 2022
The Speaker: I would like to thank the hon. member for having raised this matter. It is true that the right to seek information and to hold government to account are at the basis of our...
The Speaker ruled that unsatisfactory or incomplete government answers to questions do not constitute a breach of privilege as the Chair cannot judge the content of responses.
June 2, 2022
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised on May 30, 2022, by the member for Perth—Wellington concerning questions related to the Board of Internal Economy in...
The Speaker ruled that a 2001 unanimous consent order was a temporary exception, not a permanent change, and thus a Board of Internal Economy spokesperson cannot answer questions during Adjournment Proceedings under current Standing Orders.
June 9, 1986
The Member's privileges were not breached since the Standing Orders provide for the suspension of Private Members' Business on Supply days. While the Member may have a grievance with regard to the...
The Speaker denied a question of privilege, ruling that the suspension of Private Members' Business on a Supply day is permitted by the Standing Orders.