Ruling
June 8, 1970
Supply day
Hon. Lucien Lamoureux
Speaker of the House
Ruling Text
Since government business has already been set aside to discuss a supply motion, it would be difficult to pre-empt consideration of the supply motion in favour of a motion for an emergency debate even if the debate were to be postponed. The matter is of extreme importance and national concern, and will be the subject of continuing discussions and negotiations. Finally, the motion is in the form of a condemnation of a proposed government policy, and is normally put before the House by way of a non-confidence motion.
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Holding
"A request for an emergency debate cannot preempt a scheduled supply day motion, particularly when the substance of the proposed debate is a condemnation of government policy better suited for a non-confidence motion."
AI Summary
The Speaker denied a request for an emergency debate, ruling that it could not preempt a scheduled supply day and was substantively a non-confidence motion.
AI Analysis
- Outcome
- Denied
- Tone
- Neutral
- Procedural Stage
- Government Orders
- Significance
Low
High