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Ruling May 1, 1980

Debate not urgent; other opportunities for debate

Hon. Jeanne Sauvé

Hon. Jeanne Sauvé

Speaker of the House

Ruling Text

One of the criteria for requests for leave to move adjournment is that the matters raised must not be of a continuing nature. The matter in question has already been raised many times, and there will be further opportunities to raise it during the debate on the Address in Reply and in committee.
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AI Summary

A request for an emergency debate was denied because the issue was ongoing and other opportunities for debate were available.

AI Analysis

Holding
"The request for an emergency debate is denied because the matter is of a continuing nature and other opportunities for debate are available."
Outcome
Denied
Tone
Neutral
Procedural Stage
Routine Proceedings
Significance
Low High

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