Ruling
February 18, 2002
Leave refused: softwood lumber; other opportunities for debate available
Hon. Peter Milliken
Speaker of the House
Ruling Text
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 lumber.
An emergency debate took place on this issue on October 4 last year and again on November 6. I note that it was the subject of debate of an opposition motion on March 15 last year on a supply day. In fact a motion was adopted on March 15, 2001.
The hon. Member for Cumberland–Colchester indicated in his remarks that there was a deadline approaching on March 15. In the circumstances I have doubts about whether in fact there is a real emergency in this case, given the time frames involved.
I note the various debates that have been held on the subject. I also note that there are five allotted days remaining in the supply period after tomorrow's allotted day, and the supply period ends on March 26.
Accordingly I feel there is ample opportunity for this matter to be discussed and not being satisfied of the urgency of the matter I am inclined therefore to disallow his request for an emergency debate at this time..
[1]
Debates, February 18, 2002, p. 8927.
[2]
Debates, February 18, 2002, p. 8927.
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Holding
"Request for an emergency debate on softwood lumber is denied because the matter lacks sufficient urgency, given recent debates and remaining allotted Supply days."
AI Summary
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.
AI Analysis
- Outcome
- Denied
- Tone
- Neutral
- Procedural Stage
- Routine Proceedings
- Significance
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