Point of Order
November 3, 2016
Recognition to speak: period for questions and comments; opposition motion; business of supply
Hon. Geoff Regan
Speaker of the House
Ruling Text
On October 3, 2017, the Assistant Deputy Speaker (Carol Hughes) referenced this decision.
[1]
On that day, Michael Chong ( Wellington—Halton Hills ) rose on a point of order, saying that the rights and privileges of members to speak, ask questions and provide comments are individual rights, not party rights. However, the Chair occupant did not rule on the matter.
[2]
On April 19, 2018, the Assistant Deputy Speaker again referenced the ruling of November 3, 2016.
[3].
[1]
Debates, October 3, 2017, pp. 13832–3.
[2]
Debates, October 3, 2017, p. 13833.
[3]
Debates, April 19, 2018, p. 18545.
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Holding
"The Chair declined to rule on the specific Point of Order regarding individual vs. party speaking rights, instead relying on the precedent established in the November 3, 2016 ruling."
AI Summary
The Assistant Deputy Speaker referenced a prior ruling concerning the allocation of speaking time after Michael Chong raised a Point of Order arguing that speaking rights are individual, not party-based.
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