Ruling
May 31, 1984
Selection of motions
Hon. Lloyd Francis
Speaker of the House
Ruling Text
The selection of Mr. Beatty's motion is based on fair play and impartiality. The three Supply periods provide for twenty-five allotted days, six of which can end in a vote of non-confidence. In the current parliamentary calendar, the Conservatives have used eighteen allotted days, four of which ended in a vote. The NDP has used five allotted days, of which one has ended in a vote. The timing of the filing of the notice is not relevant to the Speaker's selection. There is no precedent to suggest that non-confidence motions are the prerogative of the Official Opposition. The Chair wishes to renew its request that the procedure committee clarify the principles which should govern the organization of the Supply procedures.
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Holding
"The selection of Supply day motions, including non-confidence motions, is based on fairness and impartiality among all opposition parties and is not the exclusive prerogative of the Official Opposition."
AI Summary
The Speaker rules that the selection of non-confidence motions during Supply is based on fairness to all opposition parties, not the exclusive right of the Official Opposition.
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- Educational
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- Government Orders
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