Ruling
March 30, 2023
Point of order concerning the posting of a video on social media
Hon. Anthony Rota
Speaker of the House
Ruling Text
The Speaker:
Following the point of order raised earlier by the member for Kingston and the Islands concerning the posting of a video on social media, I would like to remind members that the taking of any photo or video during the proceedings of the House of Commons and its committees is strictly forbidden.
[Translation]
Following the intervention from the member for Kingston and the Islands, I considered the matter and reviewed the video in question. It is absolutely clear to the Chair that the beginning of the video was taken during our proceedings and subsequently made available on social media.
[English]
I am sure the Leader of the Opposition knows full well that members are not allowed to take pictures or record videos when the House is sitting.
The Chair has reminded members of this on many occasions, and as has been done in all those cases, the Chair's expectation is that the Leader of the Opposition will remove the portion of the said video that is in contravention of the rules of the House.
I want to thank all members for their attention.
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Holding
"The taking of photos or videos during House proceedings is strictly forbidden, and any content posted in violation of this rule must be removed."
AI Summary
The Speaker sustained a point of order, confirming that filming during House proceedings is forbidden and ordered the Leader of the Opposition to remove a social media video that violated this rule.
AI Analysis
- Outcome
- Sustained
- Tone
- Stern
- Procedural Stage
- House Proceedings
- Significance
Low
High