Ruling
October 31, 1974
Urgent issue; no other opportunity for debate
Hon. James Jerome
Speaker of the House
Ruling Text
Although the motion alludes to the somewhat general problem of rising food costs, the specific reference to actions taken in Quebec takes the matter out of the reach of generality and gives it an urgency which, in the opinion of the Chair, brings it within the provisions of Standing Order 26.
Also, the Chair is satisfied that there will be no other reasonable opportunity for discussion of this situation within the time which would be appropriate for effective consideration vis-a-vis the emergency nature of the occurrence itself.
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Holding
"The request for an emergency debate is granted because the issue has sufficient urgency and there is no other reasonable opportunity for timely discussion."
AI Summary
The Speaker granted an emergency debate on rising food costs linked to actions in Quebec, citing sufficient urgency and no other opportunity for debate under S.O. 26.
AI Analysis
- Outcome
- Sustained
- Tone
- Neutral
- Procedural Stage
- Daily Routine
- Significance
Low
High