Point of Order
December 21, 1973
Unparliamentary language
Hon. Lucien Lamoureux
Speaker of the House
Ruling Text
Such strong language should not be used by Members even when speaking only about a report made in the House by a Minister or another Member, but certainly a distinction must be made. "... all Members should realize it is incumbent upon the Chair to ensure that there is respect among Members. No Member... should be accused by another Member of dishonesty, of deliberately misleading the House or of lying to the House."
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Holding
"Accusations of dishonesty, deliberately misleading the House, or lying are considered unparliamentary language and are not permitted."
AI Summary
The Speaker rules that accusing another Member of dishonesty, deliberately misleading, or lying constitutes unparliamentary language and is out of order.
AI Analysis
- Outcome
- Sustained
- Tone
- Stern
- Procedural Stage
- Not specified
- Significance
Low
High