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Ruling January 25, 1982

Debate not urgent; other opportunities for debate

Hon. Jeanne Sauvé

Hon. Jeanne Sauvé

Speaker of the House

Ruling Text

Although the state of the economy is a highly important matter, it may not be dealt with in an emergency debate because it has been a recurring subject of debate throughout the session. Furthermore, because of the continuing nature of the problem other opportunities will arise to debate it, most notably during the current supply period.
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AI Summary

A request for an emergency debate on the economy was denied because the issue is ongoing and other opportunities for debate exist.

AI Analysis

Holding
"A request for an emergency debate on the economy is denied as the topic is a continuing problem with other available opportunities for debate, and therefore does not meet the procedural requirement for urgency."
Outcome
Denied
Tone
Neutral
Procedural Stage
Request for Emergency Debate
Significance
Low High

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