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Ruling May 4, 1982

Debate urgent; specific and pressing matter

Hon. Jeanne Sauvé

Hon. Jeanne Sauvé

Speaker of the House

Ruling Text

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 possibility of a wider debate and is in the nature of a situation contemplated by the provisions of Standing Order 26.
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AI Summary

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.

AI Analysis

Holding
"The motion for an emergency debate is granted as it pertains to a specific, urgent, and pressing matter as contemplated by Standing Order 26."
Outcome
Sustained
Tone
Neutral
Procedural Stage
Routine Proceedings
Significance
Low High

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