Ruling
June 8, 1984
Continuing nature of problem; other opportunities for debate
Hon. Lloyd Francis
Speaker of the House
Ruling Text
Standing Order 30 does not provide for debate on problems of a chronic nature. Applications for emergency debate on the unemployment situation have been turned down on these grounds on numerous occasions in the past. The Standing Orders do permit committees to consider the reports of various government departments. The report of the Canada Employment and Immigration Commission was referred to the Standing Committee on Labour, Manpower and Immigration on September 29, 1983. The current unemployment levels could be discussed by the Committee in the context of that report. Finally, other opportunities for debate on the subject are available to Members.
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Holding
"An emergency debate on unemployment is not granted as the issue is of a chronic nature and can be debated through other means, such as in committee."
AI Summary
The Speaker denied a request for an emergency debate on unemployment, citing the chronic nature of the problem and the availability of other debate opportunities.
AI Analysis
- Outcome
- Denied
- Tone
- Neutral
- Procedural Stage
- Routine Proceedings
- Significance
Low
High