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Point of Order March 27, 1981

Document of a political party allegedly prepared with public funds

Hon. Jeanne Sauvé

Hon. Jeanne Sauvé

Speaker of the House

Ruling Text

Mr. Broadbent (Oshawa) having explained to the House that the information had been obtained from the Office of Federal-Provincial Relations, the argument that all Members did not have equal access to Government resources could not be invoked. The arguments raised are not sufficient to permit one to conclude that there was impropriety. The Chair must not play the role of censor and will not pass judgment on the propriety or impropriety of certain actions of the Government.
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The Speaker denied a point of order regarding the alleged use of public funds for a political document, stating the Chair does not judge the propriety of government actions.

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Holding
"The arguments presented are insufficient to conclude there was impropriety, and the Chair will not rule on the propriety of government actions."
Outcome
Denied
Tone
Neutral
Significance
Low High

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