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Ruling February 2, 2004

Reinstatement of Private Members' Business following prorogation

Hon. Peter Milliken

Hon. Peter Milliken

Speaker of the House

Ruling Text

The Speaker:
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AI Summary

The Speaker ruled that a motion to reinstate Private Members' Business after prorogation is procedurally acceptable because the House is master of its own proceedings.

AI Analysis

Holding
"A substantive motion to reinstate Private Members' Business items from a previous session is procedurally in order, as the House has the authority to set aside its own Standing Orders."
Outcome
Denied
Tone
Educational
Procedural Stage
Routine Proceedings
Significance
Low High

Cited Authorities

  • Marleau and Montpetit (1st Edition, 2000)