The Canadian Parliamentary CompanionJ. A. Gemmill J. Durie & Son., 1885 - Elections |
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Page 40 - Commons, and must be begun by resolution moved in Committee of Supply, which is always a Committee of the Whole House. In the course of the session, estimates are submitted to a Committee of Supply, and resolutions moved thereon, granting to the Crown the sums requisite for the management of the various departments of the Government, and the support of various public and private institutions.
Page 35 - House shall endorse his name thereupon, and confine himself to a statement of the parties from whom it comes, the number of signatures attached to it, and the material allegations it contains. Petitions may be either written or printed ; provided always that the signatures of at least three petitioners are subscribed on the sheet containing the prayer of the Petition, except in the case of a single petitioner or corporation.
Page 36 - But if any amendments are made, such amendments are sent down with the bill to receive the concurrence of the commons. If the commons disagree to the amendments, a conference usually follows between members deputed from each house ; who for the most part settle and adjust the difference : but, if both houses remain inflexible, the bill is dropped. If the commons agree to the amendments, the bill is sent back to the lords by one of the members, with a message to acquaint them therewith. The same forms...
Page 35 - THAT every such Petition not containing matter in breach of the Privileges of this House, and which, according to the Rules or usual Practice of this House, can be received, be brought to the Table by the direction of The Speaker, who shall not allow any Debate, or any Member to speak upon, or in relation to, such Petition ; but it may be read by the Clerk at the Table, if required.
Page 32 - If. at any sitting of the house, or in committee, any member shall take notice that strangers are present, Mr. Speaker or the chairman (as the case may be) shall forthwith put the question " That strangers be ordered to withdraw...
Page 37 - DECISION.—When a motion has been made upon which the House is unwilling to come to a vote, there are certain formal modes of avoiding a decision, amongst which " are passing of the orders of the day," or moving "the previous question.
Page 42 - If Parliament at the time of the Sovereign's death be separated by adjournment or prorogation it must assemble immediately. If no Parliament be then in existence, the members of the last must again meet and may serve as a Parliament for six months, unless sooner prorogued; and so much...
Page 166 - Mr. Tilley as a private mem.; amongst other measures of importance introduced and carried by the Govt. of which he was a mem. may be mentioned the following: Vote by ballot and extension of the franchise; an Act authorizing the construction of the European and North American Railway as a Govt. work; an Act authorizing the construction of the Intercolonial Railway, NB, agreeing to pay...
Page 137 - BA Colonies, and was Chairman of the London Colonial Conference, 1866-7, when the Act of Union, known as the " British North America Act," was passed by the imperial Parlt. On 1 July, 1867, when the new constitution came into force, was called upon to form the first Govt. for the New Dominion, and was sworn of the Privy Council, and appointed Minister of Justice and AttorLey-Genl.
Page 37 - House, shall be personally responsible to The House and to The Speaker for the observance of the Rules, Orders, and Practice of Parliament, and Rules prescribed by The Speaker, and also for the payment of all fees and charges...