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October 31, 1974
Although the motion alludes to the somewhat general problem of rising food costs, the specific reference to actions taken in Quebec takes the matter out of the reach of generality and gives it an...
The Speaker granted an emergency debate on rising food costs linked to actions in Quebec, citing sufficient urgency and no other opportunity for debate under S.O. 26.
May 15, 1973
The agreement among the House Leaders puts aside the request for a debate under Standing Order 26. "In view of the fact that there is to be a debate on this question this evening", there is no...
The Speaker denied a request for an emergency debate because a separate debate on the same topic was already scheduled by the House Leaders.
December 13, 1971
"... the provisions of Standing Order 26 were never intended to be used as a vehicle for the purpose of airing statements or allegations made outside the House by organizations or people who are...
The Speaker ruled that Standing Order 26 (Emergency Debates) is not the appropriate procedure for airing allegations made by external organizations.
November 9, 1971
"Parliament, by virtue of the Railway Act, has delegated its authority to the Canadian Transport Commission and has established machinery and procedures for the purpose of dealing with...
A request for an emergency debate on a Bell rate increase was denied because authority on the matter had already been delegated by Parliament to the Canadian Transport Commission.
September 16, 1971
A number of motions made under Standing Order 26 have been rejected because they have been, in essence, motions of censure or non-confidence; this motion, however, refers to the situation of...
The Speaker grants an emergency debate on the situation of western farmers, distinguishing it from non-confidence motions and citing its urgency.
September 15, 1971
The motion is essentially one of censure and, as such, cannot be introduced under the terms of Standing Order 26. However, should Members wish to pursue the matter, they may do so either by...
The Speaker ruled that a censure motion is a substantive motion and cannot be moved under the Standing Order for emergency debates.
March 31, 1971
The statement of a Member in requesting an emergency debate should not go beyond the notice given to the Chair. Nonetheless, because the issue raised is so important, it should not be judged...
The Speaker denied a request for an emergency debate, ruling that while the topic was important, the timing was not appropriate.
March 25, 1971
"... to a certain extent the form of the statement submitted to the Chair and the presentation of his motion to the House are out of order." By practice, Members should keep to a general statement...
The Speaker denied a request for an emergency debate, ruling that criticism of a Minister's conduct is a substantive matter requiring a separate censure motion.
December 2, 1970
"The word 'emergency' used in relation to Standing Order 26 has always been interpreted to refer to a sudden occurrence, a newly arising situation." In this case, "the situation referred to in the...
A request for an emergency debate was denied because the issue was a long-standing matter, not a sudden occurrence as required by the rules.
May 20, 1970
The Member questions the adequacy of current legislation with respect to abortion. It would be a questionable practice to initiate the consideration of amendments to statutes by way of debate...
The Speaker denied a request for an emergency debate on abortion, ruling that the matter was not urgent and the procedure was inappropriate for initiating legislative amendments.