Ruling December 17, 1970

Infringing on financial initiative of the Crown

Hon. Lucien Lamoureux

Speaker of the House

Ruling Text

Both motions in amendment go beyond the provisions of the Royal Recommendation, which defines the terms and conditions of the financial liabilities that may be proposed in the House.

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The Speaker ruled amendments inadmissible because they exceeded the financial scope set by the Royal Recommendation.

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Holding

"Amendments are out of order if they propose spending that exceeds the scope of the Royal Recommendation."

Outcome: Sustained
Tone: Neutral
Procedural Stage: Government Orders
Significance

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motions in amendment financial initiative of the Crown Royal Recommendation

Cited Authorities

Erskine May

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#Unparliamentary #Amendments