Question of Privilege
October 17, 1980
Non-disclosure of public opinion polls
Hon. Jeanne Sauvé
Speaker of the House
Ruling Text
The Member has the right to express his disagreement following the Minister's decision, and this very important question of principle certainly deserves to be debated. However, there is no "evidence of some element of infringement upon the privileges of Members or of some substantial offence to the House".
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Holding
"The non-disclosure of public opinion polls by a Minister does not meet the criteria for a prima facie question of privilege."
AI Summary
The Speaker ruled that a Minister's non-disclosure of public opinion polls did not constitute a prima facie breach of privilege.
AI Analysis
- Outcome
- Denied
- Tone
- Neutral
- Procedural Stage
- Not specified
- Significance
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High