Question of Privilege
May 27, 1982
Minister's statements during Question Period
Hon. Jeanne Sauvé
Speaker of the House
Ruling Text
The question was raised at the earliest opportunity, but the Minister denies having deliberately misled the House. As it is customary to accept a Member's statement, the matter cannot be dealt with as a question of privilege. Moreover, precedents indicate that the notices given to the Chair in view of raising a question of privilege and containing the word "deliberately" must be rejected. Should the matter be pursued, it is always possible to present a substantive motion and have it considered by the House.
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Holding
"An allegation of deliberately misleading the House does not constitute a prima facie question of privilege when the accused Member denies intent, as their word must be accepted."
AI Summary
The Speaker denied a question of privilege concerning a Minister allegedly misleading the House, as the Minister's denial of intent must be accepted.
AI Analysis
- Outcome
- Denied
- Tone
- Educational
- Procedural Stage
- Question Period
- Significance
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High