Adjournment Motions for Emergency Debates / Application Accepted

Application accepted

Debates p. 13391

Background

Mr. Corbett (Fundy-Royal) sought leave to move the adjournment of the House under the provisions of Standing Order 29 to discuss "the disastrous situation which has developed in Atlantic Canada during the past week as a result of many major forest fires". He reminded the House of the importance of the forestry sector to Canada and in particular to New Brunswick and Newfoundland, provinces heavily dependent on that industry to provide employment and economic well-being.

Issue

Did the application meet the requirements of Standing Order 29?

Decision

Yes. The application was accepted.

Reasons given by the Speaker

The application was exemplary, and the conditions and terms of the Standing Orders have been met.

Sources cited

Standing Order 29.