Point of Order
May 6, 1966
Setting a conditionLe 6 mai 1966
Hon. Lucien Lamoureux
Speaker of the House
Ruling Text
While it is the right of Parliament to impose by its vote the type of condition suggested in this amendment, the proper procedure is by way of substantive motion after notice. "The proposed amendment is in the nature of a declaration of principle in that it proposes the adoption of a procedure relative to international agreements which would be a substantial departure from established practice." Such amendments declaratory of a principle do not apply to resolutions, though they can be considered for other types of motion; for example, the Address in Reply and motions for second reading of public bills.
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Holding
"An amendment that is a declaration of principle is not in order when moved to a resolution and must be brought forward as a separate substantive motion."
AI Summary
The Speaker ruled an amendment out of order because it introduced a new principle to a resolution, which must instead be done via a substantive motion.
AI Analysis
- Outcome
- Sustained
- Tone
- Educational
- Procedural Stage
- Government Orders
- Significance
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High