Ruling
December 21, 1982
Debate not urgent; other opportunities for debate
Hon. Jeanne Sauvé
Speaker of the House
Ruling Text
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 House is to adjourn tomorrow. Moreover, with regard to the adjournment, a precedent indicates that if "the hon. member suggested that a factor involved is the impending adjournment or recess of the House, if that is in fact a reality... it would be a rather anomalous and difficult situation for the House to deal with". Moreover, the matter of an agreement for the testing of Cruise missiles in Canada has been raised in the House under various forms, more particularly as a non-confidence motion under supply proceedings.
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Holding
"The request for an emergency debate is denied as the matter is not a sudden occurrence and other opportunities for debate have been available."
AI Summary
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.
AI Analysis
- Outcome
- Denied
- Tone
- Neutral
- Procedural Stage
- Request for Emergency Debate
- Significance
Low
High