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February 18, 2002
The Speaker: I indicated to the House earlier today that I would return on the subject of the request for an emergency debate by the hon. Member for Cumberland–Colchester respecting softwood...
The Speaker denied the request for an emergency debate on softwood lumber, citing a lack of urgency due to recent debates and the availability of remaining Supply days for discussion.
February 6, 1992
Mr. Speaker: I have listened very carefully to the matter raised by the honourable Member for Cape Breton—East Richmond, commented upon by the honourable Member for Kamloops and the honourable...
The Speaker addressed the interpretation of the 'emergency' requirement for emergency debates, stating that the Chair is bound by the strict definition until the House formally amends the Standing Order.
October 5, 1990
Mr. Speaker: I am going to respond to both of these applications and I am going to say more than perhaps the Speaker usually does on such applications. I am very conscious of the fact that the...
The Speaker denied an application for an emergency debate regarding events in the Senate, preferring to wait and see if the other chamber could resolve its own issues first.
October 1, 1990
Mr. Speaker: I have been considering for some hours the application of the honourable Member. I assure the honourable Member that I have given it a great deal of consideration. The point I am...
The Speaker denies an application for an emergency debate, explaining that other opportunities for debate were available.
April 27, 1990
Mr. Speaker: First of all, I want to thank the honourable Member for New Westminster—Burnaby for giving me notice well in advance of this application. As honourable Members will know, the...
The Speaker denies a request for an emergency debate on a matter of national importance, citing the availability of other avenues for discussion.
March 6, 1990
Mr. Speaker: On Tuesday, January 23, 1990, the honourable Member for Ottawa—Vanier rose on a point of order to express concerns about the operation of certain aspects of Standing Order 52, which...
The Speaker ruled that applications for emergency debates under S.O. 52 must be resubmitted daily and are not automatically held over if pre-empted.
May 9, 1989
Mr. Speaker: Before proceeding to Orders of the Day, I wish to give a ruling as a consequence of argument of Thursday, April 6, by way of an application for an emergency debate under Standing...
The Speaker rules that applications for emergency debates under S.O. 52 must be presented without argument, strictly adhering to the written statement.
April 20, 1989
Mr. Speaker: I should say to honourable Members and to the public that I am quite sure there is great concern about this issue. As is appropriate, some time ago I received notice of the...
The Speaker denies an application for an emergency debate, clarifying that the rules focus on the availability of other opportunities for debate, not just the topic's importance.
September 24, 1987
Emergency Debates / Motions to Adjourn – Emergency Debates September 24, 25, 28, 29, 30, 1987 Debates, pp. 9266, 9346-7, 9368, 9421-2, 9498 October 1, 2, 1987 Debates, pp. 9522, 9608 Context On...
The Speaker denied repeated requests for an emergency debate, ruling that the matter's importance alone was insufficient to meet the procedural requirements.
April 28, 1987
Mr. Speaker: I have, of course, received notice of the application of the honourable Member for Prince Albert and I find that it meets the requirements of the Standing Order. Does the honourable...
The Speaker ruled that an application for an emergency debate was in order and that the subsequent question of granting leave is not debatable under the Standing Orders.