Statement
September 14, 1973
Rule of anticipation
Hon. Lucien Lamoureux
Speaker of the House
Ruling Text
"It is long-established practice, going back at least 100 years, that there can be more than one motion on the same subject appearing on the Order Paper." When the House takes a decision on or discusses a matter, the opportunity to move similar motions becomes restricted. "It is only by consent of the House, and as a result of practice that has been developing, that motions that are not proceeded with immediately are allowed to remain on the Order Paper " rather than fall to the bottom of the list or disappear from it.
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Holding
"Multiple motions on the same subject can coexist on the Order Paper, but once the House discusses one, the opportunity to move similar motions becomes restricted under the rule of anticipation."
AI Summary
The Speaker clarifies the long-standing practice allowing multiple similar motions on the Order Paper, governed by the rule of anticipation and House consent.
AI Analysis
- Outcome
- Other
- Tone
- Educational
- Procedural Stage
- Not specified
- Significance
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