The Chair has carefully read the submission the hon. member forwarded this morning. I have had an opportunity to hear him this afternoon. In the opinion of the Chair, the request for the emergency debate does not meet the exigencies of the standing order at this time, and I stress those words. I know the hon. member may wish to renew his application at a later date.
In the House of Commons on March 31st, 2003. See this statement in context.