Ruling
December 2, 1970
Matter not urgent; other opportunities for debate
Hon. Lucien Lamoureux
Speaker of the House
Ruling Text
"The word 'emergency' used in relation to Standing Order 26 has always been interpreted to refer to a sudden occurrence, a newly arising situation." In this case, "the situation referred to in the proposed motion goes back to July, 1967". There is also "the possibility that the matter might be debated in other circumstances". Moreover, "such a debate should take place as part of a discussion on a substantive motion rather than within the somewhat limited framework provided under Standing Order 26".
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Holding
"The request for an emergency debate is denied because the matter is not a sudden occurrence and other opportunities for debate are available."
AI Summary
A request for an emergency debate was denied because the issue was a long-standing matter, not a sudden occurrence as required by the rules.
AI Analysis
- Outcome
- Denied
- Tone
- Neutral
- Procedural Stage
- Request for Emergency Debate
- Significance
Low
High