Statement
June 5, 2023
Points of order and question of privilege concerning Bill C-47 and statement on e-vote on Friday, June 2, 2023
Hon. Anthony Rota
Speaker of the House
Ruling Text
The Speaker:
The Chair would like to comment on the points of order raised on Friday, June 2 by the members for Calgary Forest Lawn and Northumberland—Peterborough South, as well as rule on the question of privilege raised by the member for Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan regarding proceedings on Bill C-47, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 28, 2023.
[Translation]
The various concerns raised touch upon the clause-by-clause consideration of the bill by the Standing Committee on Finance, and how it should inform the selection and grouping of report stage motions by the Speaker. The Chair would also like to address the events surrounding electronic voting during the recorded division held on Friday.
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Holding
"The Speaker will address concerns regarding the connection between committee proceedings on Bill C-47 and the selection of report stage motions, and will also address issues related to a recent electronic vote."
AI Summary
The Speaker introduces a forthcoming ruling on points of order and a question of privilege concerning the legislative process for Bill C-47 and issues with electronic voting.
AI Analysis
- Outcome
- Other
- Tone
- Neutral
- Procedural Stage
- Government Orders
- Significance
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