Ruling
February 1, 1983
Debate not urgent; non-confidence motion
Hon. Jeanne Sauvé
Speaker of the House
Ruling Text
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 when a decision may be made or implemented, the Chair finds no justification for the contention that the matter calls for urgent consideration. Finally, given the terms in which the proposed motion is framed, the motion is perhaps more in the nature of a non-confidence motion and under the circumstances, is not properly discussed at this time under Standing Order 30.
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Holding
"The request for an emergency debate is denied as it fails the test of urgency and is improperly framed as a non-confidence motion."
AI Summary
The Speaker denied a request for an emergency debate, ruling it lacked urgency and was improperly framed as a non-confidence motion.
AI Analysis
- Outcome
- Denied
- Tone
- Neutral
- Procedural Stage
- Routine Proceedings
- Significance
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