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Statement February 16, 1983

Administrative responsibilities of a Minister

Hon. Jeanne Sauvé

Hon. Jeanne Sauvé

Speaker of the House

Ruling Text

The Standing Orders stipulate that a Minister may table in the House any report or other paper dealing with a matter falling within his administrative responsibilities. According to Beauchesne, these documents may be tabled voluntarily.
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AI Summary

The Speaker clarifies that Ministers are permitted by the Standing Orders and Beauchesne to voluntarily table documents related to their administrative duties.

AI Analysis

Holding
"A Minister has the authority under the Standing Orders, and as confirmed by Beauchesne, to voluntarily table any report or paper that falls within their administrative responsibilities."
Outcome
Other
Tone
Educational
Procedural Stage
Routine Proceedings
Significance
Low High