June 13, 2019
The Assistant Deputy Speaker: I am going to consult with my table officers to make sure that everything is in order. I will read a passage from House of Commons Procedure and Practice, third...
The Speaker ruled that political buttons expressing specific positions are considered unacceptable props and must be removed from the Chamber based on established procedural authority.
April 8, 2019
The Deputy Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised on March 22, 2019, by the hon. member for Perth—Wellington concerning an apparent violation of section 49.8 of the...
The Speaker denied a question of privilege regarding an alleged violation of the Parliament of Canada Act concerning caucus expulsion, ruling that the Speaker has no authority to interpret statutes or intervene in voluntary caucus withdrawals.
April 8, 2019
The Speaker:
The Speaker makes a statement about a sculpture commemorating Nunavut's entry into Confederation.
February 19, 2019
The Speaker:... I am now ready to rule on the issue raised on February 6, 2019, by the member for Hull—Aylmer regarding an incident of racial profiling that recently occurred within the...
The Speaker denied a question of privilege regarding racial profiling of visitors in the parliamentary precinct, but acknowledged the gravity of the incident and reported on the official apology and investigation by the Parliamentary Protective Service.
January 28, 2019
The Speaker:
The Speaker makes a statement marking the first sitting of the House of Commons in the new interim chamber in West Block.
December 12, 2018
The Speaker:
The Speaker makes a statement concerning the closure of Parliament's Centre Block for restoration work.
November 27, 2018
The Speaker: Mr. Grewal began sitting as an independent member on December 1, 2018.. [1] Debates, November 27, 2018, p. 24035.
The Speaker issued a statement confirming that Mr. Grewal began sitting as an independent member on December 1, 2018, citing the proper procedure for resignation announcements.
November 6, 2018
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the point of order raised on October 31, 2018, by the hon. member for Perth—Wellington, concerning the meeting of the Canadian NATO Parliamentary...
The Speaker denied a Point of Order seeking intervention in a disputed election within the Canadian NATO Parliamentary Association, clarifying that parliamentary associations are not creatures of the House and their internal governance falls under the Joint Interparliamentary Council.
September 24, 2018
The Speaker:
The Speaker makes a statement concerning the impact of tornadoes in the National Capital Region.
April 17, 2018
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the point of order raised on February 28, 2018, by the member for Mégantic—L'Érable concerning access to the galleries on budget day. I would like to...
The Speaker ruled on a point of order concerning gallery access interference on budget day, finding that the denial was due to Parliamentary Protective Service miscommunication rather than executive overreach, and committed to administrative improvements.