Question of Privilege
October 24, 1966
Reflections on a Member
Hon. Lucien Lamoureux
Speaker of the House
Ruling Text
In such an instance as this, it is not necessary for the Speaker to decide if a breach of privilege has been committed, but to decide if the complaint was raised at the earliest opportunity, and if the issue reasonably appears to involve privilege and requires priority. Having reviewed relevant authorities and being mindful of the Speaker's obligation to act as "the guardian of the rules, rights and privileges of the House and of its Members", the motion is accepted, despite some uncertainty in this particular case.
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Holding
"A prima facie case of privilege has been established, and the motion is accepted to be put to the House."
AI Summary
The Speaker ruled that a prima facie question of privilege regarding reflections on a Member was established and allowed the corresponding motion to proceed.
AI Analysis
- Outcome
- Sustained
- Tone
- Neutral
- Procedural Stage
- Question of Privilege
- Significance
Low
High