Ruling
March 5, 1981
Debate not urgent; other opportunities for debate
Hon. Jeanne Sauvé
Speaker of the House
Ruling Text
"Matters of this nature, having been referred either to the courts or to an administrative body, are not proper subjects for debate in this House under the terms of Standing Order 26". Moreover, this matter has been referred to the Restrictive Trade Practices Commission. Furthermore, it is not certain that "a report, even on a very important subject, constitutes an emergency". Lastly, the matter has already been the subject of oral questions, and it could be brought before the House during allotted days or in committees considering the recently tabled Main and Supplementary Estimates.
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Holding
"The request for an emergency debate is denied as the matter is not considered urgent and alternative opportunities for debate are available."
AI Summary
The Speaker denied a request for an emergency debate, citing the matter being before an administrative body and the availability of other debate opportunities.
AI Analysis
- Outcome
- Denied
- Tone
- Neutral
- Procedural Stage
- Request for Emergency Debate
- Significance
Low
High