Standing Rules and Orders of Council
Rule 130: Minority reports accompanying committee reports
Rule 130(2) says that where a committee has substantial disagreement on policy issues, a minority report must accompany the committee's report to Council. The minority report must follow the required submission process, or it is left out, as happened in February 2026. When one is properly attached, Council is asked to note and consider it when making its decision. The passages do not show the rule's exact text or other subsections.
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The Speaker clarified that, in terms of Rule 130(2), where there is substantial disagreement on policy issues, a minority report must accompany the committee report.
Signed minutes, Thursday, 26 February 2026