Ruling
December 15, 1980
Introduction and first reading; imperfect shape
Hon. Jeanne Sauvé
Speaker of the House
Ruling Text
The Standing Orders clearly stipulate that no bill may be introduced in either blank or an imperfect shape. Since the bill in question had not been drafted, it was therefore not ready for introduction. Until the bill is in written form, the notice will continue to be carried on the Order Paper under "Introduction of Bills".
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Holding
"A bill must be in its final written form to be introduced; an undrafted bill is considered to be in an "imperfect shape" and cannot proceed."
AI Summary
A bill cannot be introduced until it is fully drafted, as the Standing Orders prohibit the introduction of bills in an "imperfect shape".
AI Analysis
- Outcome
- Sustained
- Tone
- Educational
- Procedural Stage
- Routine Proceedings
- Significance
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High