Ruling
May 27, 2019
Motions: denial of unanimous consent
Hon. Geoff Regan
Speaker of the House
Ruling Text
The Speaker:
On June 3, 2019, Adam Vaughan (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development) was denied unanimous consent to move a motion regarding the independence of journalism. The Speaker reminded the House of his statement on May 27, 2019, of the two stages in seeking unanimous consent, reiterating that members are expected to have consulted all parties prior to seeking unanimous consent, and that members may not hear the whole motion when there is clear lack of consent.
[2]
On June 12, 2019, Marilène Gill (Manicouagan) was denied unanimous consent to a move a motion regarding the reading of the daily prayer in the House. The Speaker once again reminded members of the process for seeking unanimous consent. Later in the same sitting, David Sweet ( Flamborough—Glanbrook ) rose on a point of order concerning the lack of consultation with all parties prior to seeking unanimous consent.
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In response, the Deputy Speaker (Bruce Stanton) drew attention to the Speaker's statement on June 3, 2019, and from earlier that day regarding the manner in which unanimous consent motions would be considered by the House.
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[1]
Debates, May 27, 2019, p. 28059.
[2]
Debates, June 3, 2019, p. 28415.
[3]
Debates, June 12, 2019, p. 28997.
[4]
Debates, June 12, 2019, p. 29004.
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"Prior consultation with all recognized parties is mandatory before a member seeks unanimous consent to move a motion in the House."
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The Speaker reiterated the mandatory requirement for prior consultation with all parties before seeking unanimous consent for a motion.
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