Ruling
October 4, 1967
Miscellaneous; absence of a Member
Hon. Lucien Lamoureux
Speaker of the House
Ruling Text
The Standing Order under which the allegation was made has long since fallen into disuse. One authority indicates that this particular Standing Order has not been enforced since 1877. Although never abolished, it has been replaced by the provisions contained in the Senate and House of Commons Act, which provides for penalties to be imposed in cases of unjustified and repeated absences by Members.
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Holding
"The Standing Order concerning Member absences is considered obsolete and has been superseded by the Senate and House of Commons Act; therefore, allegations based on it are not enforceable."
AI Summary
The Speaker ruled that a Standing Order regarding Member absences is obsolete and has been superseded by statute.
AI Analysis
- Outcome
- Denied
- Tone
- Educational
- Significance
Low
High