I thank the hon. member for Mercier for her request for an emergency debate on the situation in the entire Middle East as a result of last Friday's air strikes.
I considered this matter at length, before Oral Question Period today as well as during her remarks, and I agree with her on the serious nature of the situation.
It is my duty, however, to reach a decision under the applicable procedure, that is Standing Order 52. At this time, I am not prepared to grant the request by the hon. member for an emergency debate. Should the circumstances change, a similar request could be considered differently.
I thank the hon. member for Mercier for her intervention.