Point of Order
January 25, 1973
Rule of anticipation
Hon. Lucien Lamoureux
Speaker of the House
Ruling Text
In applying the rule of anticipation, recognition must be given to what can be considered a descending scale of values; that is, bills, motions and amendments. The estimate has not really come before the House and no decision has been made except to send it to a committee for study. "The bill has, however, been given first reading and the House is now considering whether it should have second reading... [T]he bill before the House is the more effective form of proceeding in relation to the estimate which is now being considered. Bill C-124 would give a statutory basis and the estimate would be a consequential proceeding."
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Holding
"The rule of anticipation does not prevent debate on a bill when a related estimate is before a committee, because a bill is a higher-value, more effective proceeding."
AI Summary
Speaker clarifies that the rule of anticipation does not block debate on a bill when a related, but less effective, estimate is in committee.
AI Analysis
- Outcome
- Denied
- Tone
- Educational
- Procedural Stage
- Government Orders
- Significance
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