As a point of order, I don't know for certain where the extent of your powers lie, but is it within the purview of the chair to prevent me from speaking to a new amendment that's on the floor? I would like to speak to it, if I'm permitted to do so.
February 11th, 2009 / 4:20 p.m.
Conservative
Stephen Woodworth Conservative Kitchener Centre, ON
As a point of order, I don't know for certain where the extent of your powers lie, but is it within the purview of the chair to prevent me from speaking to a new amendment that's on the floor? I would like to speak to it, if I'm permitted to do so.
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