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Ruling September 13, 1973

Debate urgent

Hon. Lucien Lamoureux

Hon. Lucien Lamoureux

Speaker of the House

Ruling Text

Despite some hesitation to put a motion founded primarily on the regular monthly reports of Statistics Canada, there are in this instance special circumstances to justify an emergency debate which would take into account the statistical report on which the Leader of the Opposition has based his motion. This motion will be put on the understanding that the scope of the debate will encompass the subject-matter proposed by Mr. Broadbent, thus giving him a "special position in this debate".
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AI Summary

The Speaker granted a request for an emergency debate based on a Statistics Canada report, citing special circumstances.

AI Analysis

Holding
"An emergency debate is granted based on a Statistics Canada report due to special circumstances, with the scope of the debate defined by the mover's motion."
Outcome
Sustained
Tone
Neutral
Procedural Stage
Request for Emergency Debate
Significance
Low High

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