The Chair has examined the two requests from the hon. members about these two subjects.
I note that there are two procedures available to hon. members in respect of emergency debates, if I can call it that. One is the emergency under Standing Orders, which have been applied for in this case. The other is House leaders of parties can agree to a request for a take note debate on subjects that may be of considerable interest to hon. members.
I believe that the subjects mentioned by the hon. members for Rimouski-Neigette—Témiscouata—Les Basques and Winnipeg North are certainly of general interest to many, if not all members.
However, I do not believe that either of the requests meets the exigencies of the Standing Order for an emergency debate at this time. Accordingly I am declining both requests at this time.
The Chair has notice of a question of privilege from the hon. member for New Westminster—Coquitlam and I am prepared to hear her now on that point.