Precedence and Sequence / Superseding Motion

Superseding motion (Orders of the Day); point of order

Journals p. 1014

Debates p. 10847

Background

During Routine Proceedings, Mr. MacEachen (President of the Privy Council) moved a motion concerning the allocation of time for the disposition of the report and third reading stages of Bill C-176, an Act to establish the National Farm Products Marketing Council. Mr. McIntosh (Swift Current-Maple Creek) then rose on a point of order to move that the Orders of the Day be read. In particular, he wanted a specific order to be read, but hesitated to include it with his proposed motion. The Speaker ruled immediately.

Issue

Can a motion to read the Orders of the Day be moved on a point of order?

Decision

No. A superseding motion cannot be moved on a point of order.

Reasons given by the Speaker

The proposed motion is a superseding motion, which would have to be moved while the House is debating a matter. This motion cannot be put on a point of order.

Sources cited

Standing Order 75.

References

Debates, December 30, 1971, pp. 10846-7.