Question of Privilege
October 18, 1967
Reflections on a Member
Hon. Lucien Lamoureux
Speaker of the House
Ruling Text
In the first case, there is obviously a divergence of opinion "and the matter should be allowed to rest there for the time being". With respect to the second case, the alleged comments made about Mr. Gregoire are not of a libellous nature and, therefore, there is no breach of privilege. The disagreement between the Minister and the Member is simply that.
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Holding
"A disagreement between members and comments that are not libellous in nature do not constitute a breach of privilege."
AI Summary
The Speaker denies a question of privilege, ruling that a disagreement and alleged comments were not libellous.
AI Analysis
- Outcome
- Denied
- Tone
- Neutral
- Significance
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