Question of Privilege
February 28, 1983
Tabling of allegedly incorrect documents
Hon. Jeanne Sauvé
Speaker of the House
Ruling Text
For there to be a prima facie case of privilege, sufficient evidence must be presented to warrant the matter proceeding to investigation. Furthermore, it is not for the Chair to determine whether or not the contents of documents tabled in the House are accurate. Moreover, reflections may not be cast upon the conduct of Members except by way of a substantive motion for which notice is required.
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Holding
"The Chair will not rule on the accuracy of tabled documents, and any accusation against a Member's conduct must be raised via a substantive motion, not a question of privilege."
AI Summary
The Speaker clarifies that the Chair does not rule on the accuracy of tabled documents and that reflections on Members require a substantive motion.
AI Analysis
- Outcome
- Other
- Tone
- Educational
- Procedural Stage
- Not specified
- Significance
Low
High