Recalls of the House of Commons During Adjournment Periods Since 1867
Whenever the House adjourns for a period of time during a
session, either pursuant to the Standing Orders or by a special order, the
Speaker of the House is empowered to recall the House before the date specified
in the motion or order, if satisfied by the Government that it is in the public
interest to do so. On the day the House
resumes sitting, the usual practice is for the Speaker to inform the Members of
the reason for recalling the House, the various steps taken for its recall, and
the publication of a Special Order Paper (if one has been requested by the
Government). The following instances
occurred when the House was recalled for matters relating to public interest
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| Parliament Session |
Date |
Reason |
By What Authority |
| 19.5 |
November 22, 1944 |
To consider the resignation
of Minister of National Defence (J.L. Ralston) and matters in reference
thereto
|
By the Speaker
of the House pursuant to Resolution adopted by the House (August 12, 1944). [1]
Notice printed in Canada Gazette (November 18, 1944).
|
| 21.3 |
January 29, 1951 |
To prorogue the Third Session of the Twenty-first Parliament
|
By the Speaker
of the House pursuant to Resolution adopted by the House (September 14,
1950). Notice printed in Canada Gazette (January 6, 1951).
|
| 27.1 |
August 29, 1966 |
To consider Bill C-230, Maintenance of Railway Operation Act, 1966
|
By the Speaker
of the House pursuant to Resolution adopted by the House (July 14,
1966). Notice printed in Canada Gazette (August 22, 1966).
|
| 28.4 |
August 31, 1972 |
To consider Bill C-231, West Coast Ports Operations Act
|
By the Speaker
of the House pursuant to Resolution adopted by the House (July 6, 1972). Notice printed in Canada Gazette
(August 29, 1972) and Special Order Paper published.
|
| 29.1 |
August 30, 1973 |
To consider Bill C-217, Maintenance of Railway Operations Act
|
By the Speaker
of the House pursuant to Resolution adopted by the House (July 27,
1973). Notice printed in Canada Gazette (August 28, 1973) and Special Order Paper published.
|
| 30.2 |
August 9, 1977 |
To consider Bill C-63, Air Traffic Control Services Continuation Act
|
By the Speaker
of the House pursuant to Resolution adopted by the House (July 25,
1977). Notice printed in Canada Gazette (August 6, 1977) and Special Order Paper published.
|
| 32.1 |
October 6, 1980 |
To consider a government
motion regarding the establishment of a Special Joint Committee on the
Constitution
|
By the Speaker
of the House pursuant to Resolution adopted by the House (July 22,
1980). Notice printed in Canada Gazette (October 1, 1980) and Special Order Paper published.
|
| 33.1 |
July 24, 1986 |
To consider amendments made
by the Senate to Bill C-67, Parole and Penitentiary Acts (amdt.)
|
By the Speaker of the House pursuant to Standing Order. [2]
Notice printed in Canada Gazette (July 23, 1986).
|
| 33.2 |
August 11, 1987 |
To consider Bill C-55, Immigration Act, 1976 (amdt.);
Bill C-84, Immigration Act, 1976 (amdt.)
|
By the Speaker
of the House pursuant to Standing Order.Notice printed in Canada Gazette
(August 9, 1987) and Special Order Paper published.
|
| 34.2 |
January 15, 1991 |
To consider government motion regarding the Persian Gulf crisis
|
By the Speaker
of the House pursuant to Standing Order.Notice printed in Canada Gazette
(January 13, 1991) and Special Order Paper published.
|
| 34.2 |
February 25, 1991 |
To resume House business after adjournment to the call of the Chair
|
By the Speaker
of the House pursuant to Resolution adopted by the House (January 21, 1991)
and Standing Order. Special Order Paper published.
|
| 34.3 |
September 8, 1992 |
To consider government motions regarding the Constitution
|
By the Speaker of the House pursuant to Standing Order. Special Order Paper published.
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