Amendments to Motions on the Progress of Bills / Second Reading

One-month hoist

Debates p. 8331

Background

During debate at second reading of Bill C-45 (Parliamentary Employment and Staff Relations Act), Ms. Copps (Hamilton East) moved that the bill be "not now read a second time but one month hence." The Speaker ruled immediately.

Issue

Is the amendment in order?

Decision

Yes. The amendment is acceptable.

Reasons given by the Speaker

The motion is a hoist motion in general terms and therefore in order.

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References

Debates, November 4, 1985, pp. 8330-1.