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Ruling March 19, 1969

Debate urgent; no other opportunity for debate

Hon. Lucien Lamoureux

Hon. Lucien Lamoureux

Speaker of the House

Ruling Text

The issue is of undoubted national interest and the announced business of the House for the rest of the week provides no other opportunity for debate. This is the "type of situation where the Standing Order should operate, so as to permit debate on a national issue in advance of anticipated events".
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The Speaker granted a request for an emergency debate due to the issue's national importance and the lack of alternative debate opportunities.

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Holding
"The request for an emergency debate is granted as the issue is of national interest and there is no other opportunity for debate on the announced business of the House."
Outcome
Sustained
Tone
Neutral
Procedural Stage
Routine Proceedings
Significance
Low High

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