Statement
April 9, 2024
Statement informing the House of the Speaker's recusal from a question of privilege
Hon. Greg Fergus
Speaker of the House
Ruling Text
The Speaker:
I would like to take a moment to make a statement concerning the question of privilege raised by the member for Central Okanagan—Similkameen—Nicola. Yesterday, on April 8, 2024, the member raised concerns on the government responses to Order Paper questions. As indicated by the member is his comments, I signed these responses when I was the parliamentary secretary to the Prime Minister. So that no conflict of interest may be perceived, I will recuse myself from this matter and I will not comment further on this. I have requested that the Deputy Speaker rule on the question of privilege. He will therefore return with a ruling in a timely manner.
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Holding
"The Speaker has recused himself from ruling on the question of privilege and has delegated the responsibility to the Deputy Speaker to avoid a perceived conflict of interest."
AI Summary
The Speaker recuses himself from a question of privilege due to a perceived conflict of interest and refers the matter to the Deputy Speaker for a ruling.
AI Analysis
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- Other
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- Neutral
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