Ruling
September 15, 1971
Censure motion
Hon. Lucien Lamoureux
Speaker of the House
Ruling Text
The motion is essentially one of censure and, as such, cannot be introduced under the terms of Standing Order 26. However, should Members wish to pursue the matter, they may do so either by introducing a substantive or non-confidence motion, or by introducing the question in an alternative form.
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Holding
"A motion of censure must be introduced as a substantive or non-confidence motion, not under the procedure for an emergency debate (Standing Order 26)."
AI Summary
The Speaker ruled that a censure motion is a substantive motion and cannot be moved under the Standing Order for emergency debates.
AI Analysis
- Outcome
- Denied
- Tone
- Educational
- Procedural Stage
- Routine Proceedings
- Significance
Low
High