Point of Order
October 23, 1980
Beyond scope of motion; substantive motion
Hon. Jeanne Sauvé
Speaker of the House
Ruling Text
The amendment seeks to change the powers of the committee in a way which is not contemplated by the Standing Orders or practices of the House. Besides, the presentation of minority reports is not part of Canadian parliamentary practice. Moreover, if the amendment is accepted, it would amend the Standing Orders in an indirect way. Amendments to the Standing Orders can only be affected by unanimous consent or by a substantive motion following a 48-hour notice.
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Holding
"The amendment is inadmissible as it is beyond the scope of the main motion and attempts to indirectly amend the Standing Orders without following the proper procedure of a substantive motion with notice."
AI Summary
The Speaker ruled an amendment inadmissible as it was beyond the scope of the motion and improperly sought to alter Standing Orders and committee practices.
AI Analysis
- Outcome
- Sustained
- Tone
- Educational
- Procedural Stage
- Government Orders
- Significance
Low
High