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September 12, 1983
This very grave and important question is indeed a matter requiring urgent consideration in that it is "so pressing that the public interest will suffer if it is not given immediate attention."
The Speaker grants a request for an emergency debate, finding the matter sufficiently urgent and in the public interest.
April 20, 1983
Since the matter undoubtedly concerns the administrative responsibilities of the Government, it could be discussed in the course of the debate on the Budget, which is to commence today. Moreover,...
The Speaker denied a request for an emergency debate on a minister's alleged breach of oath, deeming it not urgent and addressable via other means.
February 1, 1983
This matter has been raised a number of times in the past and could undoubtedly be discussed again in another context. Furthermore, since there is no indication in the hon. Member's notice as to...
The Speaker denied a request for an emergency debate, ruling it lacked urgency and was improperly framed as a non-confidence motion.
December 21, 1982
Since the Chair has consistently defined "genuine emergency" as a sudden occurence, the condition has not been met in this case, even though the text of the agreement has been agreed upon and the...
The Speaker denied a request for an emergency debate on Cruise missile testing, ruling it was not a sudden occurrence and other debate opportunities existed.
June 2, 1982
The report that the Canadian dollar has reached an historic low in comparison to the American dollar does not alter the fact that the problem is of a continuing nature and not in the nature of a...
The Speaker denied a request for an emergency debate on the Canadian dollar, ruling the issue was an ongoing problem and not a sudden crisis.
May 4, 1982
Although the Chair did not grant another Member leave to raise a similar question the previous day, the motion of the Leader of the Opposition refers to a specific matter. It offers the...
The Speaker grants a request from the Leader of the Opposition for an emergency debate under Standing Order 26, finding the matter specific and urgent.
January 25, 1982
The House has already dealt with this subject, and it is not entirely clear to what extent "the matter concerns the administrative responsibility of the Government or could come within the scope...
The Speaker denied a request for an emergency debate, citing a lack of clear government administrative responsibility and an upcoming allotted day for debate.
January 25, 1982
Although the state of the economy is a highly important matter, it may not be dealt with in an emergency debate because it has been a recurring subject of debate throughout the session....
A request for an emergency debate on the economy was denied because the issue is ongoing and other opportunities for debate exist.
October 23, 1981
As indicated in a precedent, "it is not envisaged that (Standing Order 26] ought to be used to bring what are considered crises from individual constituencies or industries before the House"; "the...
A request for an emergency debate on an economic issue was denied because it lacked urgency and other opportunities for debate were available.
June 3, 1981
Despite the issue's importance, and a certain element of urgency, the problem is one of continuing concern, since increases occur periodically in the price of petroleum products and in the taxes...
The Speaker denied a request for an emergency debate on petroleum prices, citing the ongoing nature of the issue and the availability of other debate opportunities.