Ruling
May 26, 1981
Relevance; introducing a new element; scope of the Royal Recommendation
Hon. Jeanne Sauvé
Speaker of the House
Ruling Text
A motion in amendment which seeks to introduce a question foreign to the proposition contained in the main motion cannot be moved. Moreover, the Speaker is prohibited from allowing a motion in amendment that widens the scope of the Royal Recommendation or which relaxes the conditions and qualifications as expressed in the Royal Recommendation.
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Holding
"Amendments must be relevant to the main motion and cannot alter the scope or conditions of a Royal Recommendation."
AI Summary
A ruling stating that amendments must be relevant to the main motion and cannot alter the scope of a Royal Recommendation.
AI Analysis
- Outcome
- Other
- Tone
- Educational
- Procedural Stage
- Government Orders
- Significance
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