Precedence and Sequence / Substantive Motion

Notice required

Journals p. 281

Debates p. 2543

Background

Immediately after the Speaker had ruled out of order three related questions of privilege complaining of the statements of Mr. Cardin (Minister of Justice) respecting the alleged misconduct of Ministers in the former Diefenbaker Government [Munsinger case], Mr. Gregoire (Lapointe) proposed to move a motion. His motion would refer the statements of the Minister of Justice and the complaint raised by Mr. Harkness (Calgary North), to a judicial inquiry for consideration and report. After several brief exchanges, the Speaker made his ruling.

Issue

Can a substantive motion be put to the House without notice?

Decision

No, the motion is not acceptable.

Reasons given by the Speaker

As a substantive motion, advance notice is required before the motion can be moved.

Sources cited

Journals, March 11, 1966, pp. 279-81.

Debates, March 11, 1966, pp. 2541-2.

References

Debates, March 11, 1966, p. 2542.