Ruling
April 28, 1980
Tabling of notices of Ways and Means motions during the Address Debate
Hon. Jeanne Sauvé
Speaker of the House
Ruling Text
Even if the Member denounces the lack of debate on what he considers to be a budget presentation, the fact is that the Minister never stated that he was making a budget presentation. However, it is established that the Minister, as any Member, has the right to discuss any subject during the Address Debate. Moreover, the Standing Orders clearly establish that it is not necessary to make a budget presentation in order to table notices of Ways and Means motions and that these can be tabled at any time.
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Holding
"A Minister is permitted to discuss any subject, including financial matters, and table notices of Ways and Means motions during the Address Debate, as this does not constitute a formal budget presentation."
AI Summary
The Speaker ruled that a Minister is permitted to table Ways and Means motions and discuss financial matters during the Address Debate.
AI Analysis
- Outcome
- Denied
- Tone
- Educational
- Procedural Stage
- Address Debate
- Significance
Low
High