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Ruling November 21, 1966

Rule of anticipation

Hon. Lucien Lamoureux

Hon. Lucien Lamoureux

Speaker of the House

Ruling Text

The Member is proposing a matter that might be decided later when the House discusses the motion of the Minister of National Health and Welfare. "In applying the anticipation rule, preference is given to the discussions which lead to the most effective result, and this has established a descending scale of values for discussions - bills, motions, amendments, etc. Thus a bill must not be anticipated by... discussion of a motion, amendment or subject raised on another motion."
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AI Summary

The Speaker applies the rule of anticipation to prevent debate on a topic already scheduled for a more conclusive discussion via a Minister's motion.

AI Analysis

Holding
"A matter cannot be discussed if it anticipates a debate on an item already on the Order Paper that will lead to a more effective or conclusive result."
Outcome
Denied
Tone
Educational
Procedural Stage
Not specified
Significance
Low High

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