Point of Order
January 25, 1983
Seconder of a Government motion
Hon. Jeanne Sauvé
Speaker of the House
Ruling Text
The Standing Orders do not require that the seconder be a Minister of the Crown. Only a Minister may move a Government motion, but any Member may second such a motion. The motion is thus in order and debate may proceed.
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Holding
"A Government motion may be seconded by any Member of the House, not exclusively by a Minister."
AI Summary
The Speaker ruled that any Member, not just a Minister, is permitted to second a Government motion.
AI Analysis
- Outcome
- Denied
- Tone
- Educational
- Procedural Stage
- Government Orders
- Significance
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High