Question of Privilege
May 18, 2016
Freedom from obstruction, interference and intimidation: alleged use of physical force against a member; prima facie
Hon. Geoff Regan
Speaker of the House
Ruling Text
The Speaker:
I appreciate the comments of all the members who have spoken, and I appreciate the Prime Minister's apology.
Having said that, I cannot help but find a prima facie case of question of privilege and I call upon the hon. member for York—Simcoe to move the appropriate motion.
Mr. Van Loan moved that the matter be referred to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs.
[3]
After debate, the question was put on the motion and it was agreed to.
[4]
On May 31, 2016, the standing committee considered the matter. As the committee was provided with a statement from Ms. Brosseau accepting the Prime Minister's apology, the committee decided not to take any further action.
[5].
[1]
Debates, May 18, 2016, p. 3544.
[2]
Debates, May 18, 2016, p. 3546.
[3]
Debates, May 18, 2016, p. 3547, Journals, p. 478.
[4]
Debates, May 18, 2016, p. 3551, Journals, p. 478; Debates May 19, 2016, pp. 3558–87, Debates, May 19, 2016, pp. 3600, Journals, pp. 482–3.
[5]
Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, Minutes of Proceedings, May 31, 2016, Meeting No. 24.
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Holding
"A prima facie case of question of privilege concerning the alleged use of physical force against a member was found and referred to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs for consideration."
AI Summary
The Speaker found a prima facie question of privilege regarding the alleged use of physical force by the Prime Minister against a member, referring the matter to the Procedure and House Affairs Committee.
AI Analysis
- Outcome
- Other
- Tone
- Neutral
- Procedural Stage
- Addressing a Question of Privilege
- Significance
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