Question of Privilege
September 13, 1971
Miscellaneous
Hon. Lucien Lamoureux
Speaker of the House
Ruling Text
In determining whether there is a prima facie case of privilege, the Chair is guided by the long-standing definition of privilege. The action of the Government might be subject to a motion of censure or of non-confidence, but neither approach should be considered "within the framework of a debate on a question of privilege".
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Holding
"A government action that may warrant a motion of censure or non-confidence does not, in itself, constitute a prima facie case of privilege."
AI Summary
The Speaker rules that a government action, while potentially subject to a censure or non-confidence motion, does not meet the criteria for a prima facie question of privilege.
AI Analysis
- Outcome
- Denied
- Tone
- Educational
- Procedural Stage
- Not specified
- Significance
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