Issue 02

MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1996
(Meeting No. 22)

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The Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs met at 9:25 a.m., this day, in Room 112-N (Centre Block), the Chair, Paul Zed, presiding.

Members of the Committee present: Don Boudria, Madeleine Dalphond-Guiral, Jack Frazer, Mac Harb, François Langlois, René Laurin, John Loney, Peter Milliken, Rey Pagtakhan, Ray Speaker, Chuck Strahl and Paul Zed.

In attendance: From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: James Robertson, Research Officer.

Private Members Business: S.O. 92 and S.O. 108 (3)(a) (iv)

After debate, by unanimous consent, on motion of Don Boudria, it was agreed,--That, the Committee undertake a study of Private Members Ballot Items, to determine the possibility of allowing all or more such items to become votable, and to study the disposition of Private Members Bills at the committee stage and that the Committee report its findings to the House no later than 45 days from the passage of this order.

At 9:34 a.m., the Committee proceeded to sit in camera.

Striking Committee: S.O. 104, 113 and 114

Pursuant to its mandate under Standing Orders 104, 113 and 114, the Committee proceeded to the consideration of a Draft Report on the membership of Standing and Standing Joint Committees.

Don Boudria moved,--That, the draft report be adopted as the Committees Twenty-Fifth Report to the House and that the Chairman present the report to the House.

And the question being put on the motion, it was agreed to on the following division: Yeas: 11; Nays; 0.

At 9:40 a.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

Marie Carrière

Clerk of the Committee

Striking Committee

Friday, September 20, 1996

In accordance with the mandate of the Committee concerning its responsibilities as the Striking Committee, and according to an Order adopted on Thursday, February 29, 1996, the Twenty-Sixth Report is deemed to have been adopted and the Chair is ordered to present it to the House.

Monday, September 23, 1996

In accordance with the mandate of the Committee concerning its responsibilities as the Striking Committee, and according to an Order adopted on Thursday, February 29, 1996, the Twenty-Seventh Report is deemed to have been adopted and the Chair is ordered to present it to the House.

Marie Carrière

Clerk of the Committee

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1996
(Meeting No. 23)

The Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs met at 10:54 a.m., this day, in Room 112-N (Centre Block), the Chair, Paul Zed, presiding.

Members of the Committee present: Don Boudria, Marlene Catterall, Jack Frazer, François Langlois, Rey Pagtakhan, Carolyn Parrish, Ray Speaker, Chuck Strahl and Paul Zed.

In attendance: From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: James Robertson, Research Officer.

Private Members Business: S.O. 92 and S.O. 108 (3) (a) (iv)

The Committee proceeded to the consideration of its business pursuant to Standing Orders 92 and 108(3)(a)(iv) in relation to Private Members' Business.

The Chair of the Committee on Private Members' Business presented a report from the Sub-Committee recommending the selection of certain items as votable items pursuant to Standing Order 92(1).

On motion of Carolyn Parrish, it was agreed,--That, the Report from the Sub-Committee on Private Members' Business be adopted as the Committee's Thirtieth Report to the House and that the Chairman present the report to the House.

On motion of Chuck Strahl, it was agreed,--That, the membership of the Sub-Committee on Private Members' Business be modified as follows:

Jack Frazer for Darrel Stinson;
John Loney for Mauril Bélanger.

After debate, it was agreed,--That, the Sub-Committee on Private Members' Business undertake, in accordance with the Committee's decision of September 19, 1996, a study of Private Members' ballot items to determine the possibility of allowing all or more such items to become votable; and

--to study the disposition of Private Members' Bills at the committee stage; and

--that, the Sub-Committee report its findings to the Committee no later than October 29, 1996.

Room Allocation: S. O. 115 (4)

Rey Pagtakhan moved,--That, the Committee recommend to the House that, since House Officers are members of the Committee, and must be available to exercise their duties in the Chamber of the House, the Committee be given priority use of Room 112-N from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays and that the Chairman present a report to the House.

After debate, by unanimous consent, Rey Pagtakhan withdrew the motion.

At 11:05 a.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

Marie Carrière

Clerk of the Committee

Striking Committee

Friday, September 27, 1996

In accordance with the mandate of the Committee concerning its responsibilities as the Striking Committee, and according to an Order adopted on Thursday, February 29, 1996, the Thirty-First Report is deemed to have been adopted and the Chair is ordered to present it to the House.

Monday, September 30, 1996

In accordance with the mandate of the Committee concerning its responsibilities as the Striking Committee, and according to an Order adopted on Thursday, February 29, 1996, the Thirty-Second Report is deemed to have been adopted and the Chair is ordered to present it to the House.

Tuesday, October 1, 1996

In accordance with the mandate of the Committee concerning its responsibilities as the Striking Committee, and according to an Order adopted on Thursday, February 29, 1996, the Thirty-Third Report is deemed to have been adopted and the Chair is ordered to present it to the House.

Marie Carrière

Clerk of the Committee

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1996
(Meeting No. 24)

The Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs met at 11:01 a.m., this day, in Room 112-N (Centre Block), the Chair, Paul Zed, presiding.

Members of the Committee present: Marlene Catterall, Jack Frazer, François Langlois, René Laurin, John Loney, Rey Pagtakhan, Carolyn Parrish, Ray Speaker, Chuck Strahl and Paul Zed.

Acting Members present: Michel Bellehumeur for Madeleine Dalphond-Guiral; Jim Jordan for Mac Harb.

In attendance: From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: James Robertson, Research Officer.

BILL C-270--ORDER OF REFERENCE OF JUNE 19, 1996

The Order of Reference from the House of Commons dated June 19, 1996, being read as follows:

ORDERED,--That, Bill C-270, An Act to amend the Financial Administration Act (session of Parliament) be referred to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs.

The Chairman called Clause 1.

Peter Milliken, M.P., made an opening statement and answered questions.

COMMITTEES MANDATE UNDER S.O. 108(3)(a)(iii)--STANDING ORDERS AMENDMENT

The Committee proceeded to the consideration of a request by the Chair of the Liaison Committee in relation to an amendment to Standing Order 107(4) as it relates to the quorum of the Liaison Committee.

After debate, on motion of John Loney, it was agreed,--That, S.O. 107 (4) be amended by replacing the word "ten" by the word "seven"; and that the Chairman present a report to the House.

COMMITTEES MANDATE UNDER STANDING ORDER 108(3)(a)(i)

John Loney moved,--That, the Committee recommend to the Board of Internal Economy, the elimination of the reprinting of Written Questions in the Order Paper and the Monthly Supplement to the Order Paper after their appearance in the Notice Paper and that unanswered questions be updated on a daily basis and made available on PUBNET.

And debate arose thereon.

Peter Milliken moved,--That, the motion be amended by adding immediately after the word "PUBNET" the following:

"and that, the Order Paper be published in full, on a monthly basis."

After debate, the question being put on the amendment, it was, by a show of hands, agreed to: Yeas: 7; Nays: 4.

And the question being put on the motion, as amended, it was, by a show of hands, agreed to: Yeas: 9; Nays: 2.

PRIVATE MEMBERS BUSINESS--S.O. 108(3)(a)(iv)

By unanimous consent, the Committee reverted to the consideration of the motion adopted on September 19, 1996 which reads as follows:

The Committee undertake a study of Private Members Ballot Items, to determine the possibility of allowing all or more such items to become votable, and to study the disposition of Private Members Bills at the committee stage and that the Committee report its findings to the House no later than 45 days from the passage of this order.

By unanimous consent, on motion of Carolyn Parrish, it was agreed,--That, the motion be amended by deleting the words "no later than 45 days from the passage of this order" and substituting the following therefor:

"no later than December 12, 1996.".

And the question being put on the amendment, it was agreed to.

And the question being put on the motion, as amended, it was agreed to.

On motion of Carolyn Parrish, it was agreed,--That, the deadline for the Sub-Committee on Private Members Business report on its order of reference from the Committee dated Thursday, September 26, 1996, be extended from October 29, 1996, to a date no later than December 12, 1996.

At 11:05 a.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

Marie Carrière

Clerk of the Committee

Striking Committee

Wednesday, October 2, 1996

In accordance with the mandate of the Committee concerning its responsibilities as the Striking Committee, and according to an Order adopted on Thursday, February 29, 1996, the Thirty-Fourth Report is deemed to have been adopted and the Chair is ordered to present it to the House.

Monday, October 7, 1996

In accordance with the mandate of the Committee concerning its responsibilities as the Striking Committee, and according to an Order adopted on Thursday, February 29, 1996, the Thirty-Fifth Report is deemed to have been adopted and the Chair is ordered to present it to the House.

Thursday, October 10, 1996

In accordance with the mandate of the Committee concerning its responsibilities as the Striking Committee, and according to an Order adopted on Thursday, February 29, 1996, the Thirty-Seventh Report is deemed to have been adopted and the Chair is deemed to present it to the House.

Marie Carrière

Clerk of the Committee

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1996
(Meeting No. 25)

The Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs met at 11:06 a.m., this day, in Room 112-N (Centre Block), the Chairman, Paul Zed, presiding.

Members of the Committee present: Marlene Catterall, Madeleine Dalphond-Guiral, Jack Frazer, François Langlois, René Laurin, John Loney, Peter Milliken, Carolyn Parrish, Chuck Strahl and Paul Zed.

Acting Members present: George Proud for Don Boudria; Ron Duhamel for Mac Harb; John Richardson for Rey Pagtakhan.

In attendance: From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: James Robertson, Research Officer. From the Committees and Parliamentary Associations Directorate: Diane McMurray, Legislative Counsel.

Witness: From the House of Commons: Peter Milliken, M.P.

BILL C-270--ORDER OF REFERENCE OF JUNE 19, 1996

The Committee resumed consideration of its Order of Reference from the House of Commons dated Wednesday, June 19, 1996, in relation to Bill C-270, An Act to amend the Financial Administration Act (session of Parliament) (See Evidence dated Tuesday, October 8, 1996, meeting No. 24).

On Clause 1

After debate, on motion of Peter Milliken, it was agreed,--That, Clause 1 be amended by replacing lines 4 to 13, on page 1, with the following:

``1. Subsection 30(1) of the Financial Administration Act is replaced by the following:

30. (1) Subject to subsection (1.1), where a payment is urgently required for the public good

(a) at any time that Parliament is not in session from the date of a dissolution until sixty days following the date fixed for the return of the writs at the general election immediately following that dissolution, and

(b) there is no other appropriation pursuant to which the payment may be made,

the Governor in Council, on the report of the President of the Treasury Board that there is no appropriation for the payment and the report of the appropriate Minister that the payment is urgently required for the public good, may, by order, direct the preparation of a special warrant to be signed by the Governor General authorizing the payment to be made out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund.

(1.1) The Governor in Council shall not, in the sixty days referred to in subsection (1), direct the preparation of a special warrant referred to in that subsection when Parliament is not in session on any of those days by virtue of the fact that it is prorogued.

2. Subsection 30(5) of the Act is repealed.''

And the question being put on Clause 1, as amended, it was agreed to.

The Title carried.

Bill C-270, as amended, carried.

ORDERED,--That, the Chairman report Bill C-270, as amended, to the House.

ORDERED,--That, the Committee order a reprint of Bill C-270 as a working copy for the House of Commons at report stage.

At 11:55 a.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

Marie Carrière

Clerk of the Committee

Striking Committee

Monday, October 21, 1996

In accordance with the mandate of the Committee concerning its responsibilities as the Striking Committee, and according to an Order adopted on Thursday, February 29, 1996, the Thirty-Eighth Report is deemed to have been adopted and the Chair is ordered to present it to the House.

Wednesday, October 23, 1996

In accordance with the mandate of the Committee concerning its responsibilities as the Striking Committee, and according to an Order adopted on Thursday, February 29, 1996, the Thirty-Ninth Report is deemed to have been adopted and the Chair is ordered to present it to the House.

Marie Carrière

Clerk of the Committee

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1996
(Meeting No. 26)

The Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs met at 4:19 p.m. this day, in Room 112-N, Centre Block, the Vice-Chair, Marlene Catterall, presiding.

Members of the Committee present: Marlene Catterall, Madeleine Dalphond-Guiral, Jack Frazer, Mac Harb, François Langlois, Peter Milliken, Rey Pagtakhan, Carolyn Parrish, Ray Speaker and Paul Zed.

Acting Member present: Stephen Harper for Chuck Strahl.

In attendance: From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: James Robertson and Mollie Dunsmuir, Research Officers.

Appearing: The Honourable Herb Gray, Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Solicitor General.

Witness: From the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer of Canada: Jacques Girard, Director, Legal Services.

BILL C-63 -- Canada Elections Act and Referendum Act

The Order of Reference from the House of Commons dated October 22, 1996, being read as follows:

Ordered--That, Bill C-63, An Act to amend the Canada Elections and the Referendum Act be referred to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs pursuant to Standing Order 73(1).

The Vice-Chair called Clause 1.

At 4:22 p.m., the Chairman took the Chair.

The Minister made an opening statement and with the witness answered questions.

At 5:37 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

Marie Carrière

Clerk of the Committee

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1996
(Meeting No. 27)

The Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs met at 3:26 p.m. this day, in Room 112-N, Centre Block, the Chair, Paul Zed, presiding.

Members of the Committee present: Marlene Catterall, Madeleine Dalphond-Guiral, Jack Frazer, Bob Kilger, François Langlois, René Laurin, John Loney, Carolyn Parrish, Ray Speaker and Paul Zed.

Acting Members present: Mauril Bélanger for Mac Harb; Stephen Harper for Chuck Strahl; George Rideout for Rey Pagtakhan.

In attendance: From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: James Robertson and Mollie Dunsmuir, Research Officers.

Witnesses: From the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer of Canada: Jean-Pierre Kingsley, Chief Electoral Officer; Jacques Girard, Director, Legal Services; Judy Charles, Director, Strategic Planning; Rennie Molnar, Manager, Register of Voters.

BILL C-63 - Canada Elections Act and the Referendum Act

The Committee resumed consideration of its Order of Reference from the House of Commons dated October 22, 1996 in relation to Bill C-63, An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act and the Referendum Act, referred in accordance with Standing Order 73(1) (See Evidence for Tuesday, October 29, Meeting No. 26).

On Clause 1

Jean-Pierre Kingsley made an opening statement and, with the other witnesses, answered questions.

At 5:21 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

Marie Carrière

Clerk of the Committee

Striking Committee

Wednesday, October 30, 1996

In accordance with the mandate of the Committee concerning its responsibilities as the Striking Committee and according to an order adopted on Thursday, February 29, 1996, the Forty-First Report is deemed to have been adopted and the Chairman is ordered to present it to the House.

Marie Carrière

Clerk of the Committee

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1996
(Meeting No. 28)

The Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs met at 9:25 a.m. this day, in Room 112-N, Centre Block, the Chair, Paul Zed, presiding.

Members of the Committee present: Marlene Catterall, Madeleine Dalphond-Guiral, Jack Frazer, Bob Kilger, François Langlois, René Laurin, John Loney, Rey D. Pagtakhan, Carolyn Parrish, Ray Speaker and Paul Zed.

Acting Members present: Bernard Patry for Mac Harb; Mauril Bélanger for Peter Milliken; Stephen Harper for Chuck Strahl.

Associate Member present: Robert Bertrand.

In attendance: From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: James Robertson and Mollie Dunsmuir, Research Officers.

Witnesses: From the Office of the Privacy Commissioner: Bruce Phillips, Privacy Commissioner. From the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer of Québec: Pierre F. Côté, Chief Electoral Officer.

BILL C-63 -- Canada Elections Act and the Referendum Act

On Clause 1

Bruce Phillips made a statement and answered questions.

At 10:16 a.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 10:22 a.m., the sitting resumed.

Pierre F. Côté made a statement and answered questions.

At 11:21 a.m., the Vice-Chair, François Langlois, took the Chair.

At 11:23 a.m., the Chairman took the Chair.

At 11:43 a.m., the Vice-Chair, Marlene Catterall, took the Chair.

At 12:07 p.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 12:10 p.m., the sitting resumed in camera.

PRIVATE MEMBERS' BUSINESS - S.O. 92 & 108(3)(a)(iv)

The Committee proceeded to the consideration of its business pursuant to Standing Orders 92 and 108(3)(a)(iv) in relation to Private Members' Business.

The Chair of the Sub-Committee on Private Members' Business presented a report from the Sub-Committee recommending the selection of certain items as votable items pursuant to Standing Order 92(1).

After debate, it was agreed,--That, the Report from the Sub-Committee on Private Members' Business be adopted and that the Chairman present the report to the House.

At 12:20 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

Marie Carrière

Clerk of the Committee

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1996
(Meeting No. 29)

The Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs met at 11:09 a.m. this day, in Room 112-N, Centre Block, the Chair, Paul Zed, presiding.

Members of the Committee present: Marlene Catterall, Madeleine Dalphond-Guiral, Jack Frazer, Mac Harb, Bob Kilger, François Langlois, Rey Pagtakhan, Carolyn Parrish, Ray Speaker and Paul Zed.

Acting Members present: Maria Minna for John Loney; Derek Lee for Carolyn Parrish; Stephen Harper for Chuck Strahl.

In attendance: From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: James Robertson, Research Officer.

Witnesses: From the House of Commons: Anna Terrana, M.P.; Ted McWhinney, M.P. From the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer: Jean-Pierre Kingsley, Chief Electoral Officer.

BILL C-307- Canada Elections Act (polling hours)

The Order of Reference from the House of Commons dated October 28, 1996 being read as follows:

Ordered,--That, Bill C-307, An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act (polling hours) be referred to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs.

The Chairman called Clause 1.

Anna Terrana, M.P., made an opening statement and, with the other witnesses, answered questions.

At 12:08 p.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 12:10 p.m., the sitting resumed.

Questionning resumed.

At 12:19 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

Marie Carrière

Clerk of the Committee

Striking Committee

Tuesday, November 5, 1996

In accordance with the mandate of the Committee concerning its responsibilities as the Striking Committee and according to an Order adopted on Thursday, February 29, 1996, the Forty-Second Report is deemed to have been adopted and the Chairman is ordered to present it to the House.

Marie Carrière

Clerk of the Committee

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1996
(Meeting No. 30)

The Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs met at 10:44 a.m. this day, in Room 112-N, Centre Block, the Chair, Paul Zed, presiding.

Members of the Committee present: Marlene Catterall, Madeleine Dalphond-Guiral, Jack Frazer, Mac Harb, Bonnie Hickey, Bob Kilger, François Langlois, Rey Pagtakhan, Carolyn Parrish, Chuck Strahl and Paul Zed.

Acting Members present: Bob Wood for John Loney; Stephen Harper for Ray Speaker.

In attendance: From the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer: Jacques Girard, Director, Legal Services; Judy Charles, Director, Strategic Planning; Diane Bruyère, Assistant Director, Election Operations. From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: James Robertson, Research Officer.

BILL C-63 - Canada Elections Act and Referendum Act

The Committee resumed consideration of its Order of Reference from the House of Commons dated October 22, 1996 on Bill C-63, An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act and the Referendum Act (See Evidence dated Tuesday, October 29, 1996, Meeting No. 26, Issue No. 2; Wednesday, October 30, 1996, Meeting No. 27, Issue No. 2 and Thursday, October 31, 1996, Meeting No. 28, Issue No. 2).

By unanimous consent, it was agreed,--That, the Committee meeting be held in camera.

The Committee proceeded to the clause by clause consideration of the Bill.

At 12:54 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

Marie Carrière

Clerk of the Committee

Charles Bellemare

Committee Clerk

Striking Committee

Wednesday, November 6, 1996

In accordance with the mandate of the Committee concerning its responsibilities as the Striking Committee and according to an Order adopted on Thursday, February 29, 1996, the Forty-Fourth Report is deemed to have been adopted and the Chairman is ordered to present it to the House.

Marie Carrière

Clerk of the Committee

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1996
(Meeting No. 31)

The Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs met at 3:35 p.m. this day, in Room 112-N, Centre Block, the Chair, Paul Zed, presiding.

Members of the Committee present: Marlene Catterall, Madeleine Dalphond-Guiral, Jack Frazer, Mac Harb, Bob Kilger, François Langlois, Rey Pagtakhan, Carolyn Parrish and Paul Zed.

Acting Members present: Harry Verran for Bonnie Hickey; Peter Thalheimer for John Loney; Paul Steckle for Carolyn Parrish and Stephen Harper for Ray Speaker.

BILL C-63 - Canada Elections Act and Referendum Act

The Committee resumed consideration of its Order of Reference from the House of Commons dated October 22, 1996 on Bill C-63, An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act and the Referendum Act (See Evidence dated Tuesday, October 29, 1996, Meeting No. 26; Wednesday, October 30, 1996, Meeting No. 27 and Thursday, October 31, 1996, Meeting No. 28 - Issue No. 2).

By unanimous consent, it was agreed,--That, the Committee meeting be held in camera.

The Committee resumed the clause by clause consideration of the Bill.

At 5:52 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

Marie Carrière

Clerk of the Committee

Charles Bellemare

Committee Clerk

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1996
(Meeting No. 32)
The Evidence for this meeting is not available because it was held in camera.

The Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs met in camera at 3:45 p.m. this day, in Room 237-C, Centre Block, the Chair, Paul Zed, presiding.

Members of the Committee present: Marlene Catterall, Madeleine Dalphond-Guiral, Mac Harb, Bonnie Hickey, Bob Kilger, François Langlois, Rey Pagtakhan, Ray Speaker, Chuck Strahl and Paul Zed.

Acting Members present: Geoff Regan for Marlene Catterall; Stephen Harper for Jack Frazer; Andrew Telegdi for John Loney; Ian Murray for Rey Pagtakhan; Herb Dhaliwal and Janko Peric for Carolyn Parrish.

BILL C-63 - Canada Elections Act and Referendum Act

The Committee resumed consideration of its Order of Reference from the House of Commons dated October 22, 1996 on Bill C-63, An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act and the Referendum Act (See Evidence for Tuesday, October 29, 1996, Meeting No. 26; Wednesday, October 30, 1996, Meeting No. 27; and Thursday, October 31, 1996, Meeting No. 28 - Issue No. 2).

The Committee resumed the clause by clause consideration of the Bill.

At 5:10 p.m., Bonnie Hickey took the Chair.

At 5:14 p.m., the Chairman took the Chair.

The Committee has ordered a reprint of Bill C-63, as amended, as a working copy for the use of the House at Report Stage.

ORDERED,--That the Chairman report Bill C-63, as amended, to the House.

At 5:33 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

Marie Carrière

Clerk of the Committee

Charles Bellemare

Committee Clerk

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1996
(Meeting No. 33)

The Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs met at 11:07 a.m. this day, in Room 112-N, Centre Block, the Chair, Paul Zed, presiding.

Members of the Committee present: Marlene Catterall, Madeleine Dalphond-Guiral; Jack Frazer, Mac Harb, Bonnie Hickey, Bob Kilger, François Langlois, René Laurin, John Loney, Rey Pagtakhan, Ray Speaker, Chuck Strahl and Paul Zed.

In attendance: From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: Brian O'Neal, Research Officer.

Witnesses: From the Office of the Ethics Counsellor: Howard Wilson, Ethics Counsellor. From the Department of Justice: Pierre Legault, Legal Counsel, Industry Canada.

The Committee proceeded to the consideration of the Report of the Ethics Counsellor for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1996, pursuant to the Lobbyists' Registration Act, S.C. 1995, c. 12, sbs. 10(6) referred to the Committee pursuant to Standing Order 32(5) (Sessional Paper No. 8560-352-480).

The Committee proceeded to the consideration of the Lobbyists' Code of Conduct dated November 14, 1996.

Howard R. Wilson made a statement and, with the other witness, answered questions.

At 12:55 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

Marie Carrière

Clerk of the Committee

Striking Committee

Wednesday, November 20, 1996

In accordance with the mandate of the Committee concerning its responsibilities as the Striking Committee and according to an Order adopted on Thursday, February 29, 1996, the Forty-Sixth Report is deemed to have been adopted and the Chairman is ordered to present it to the House.

Marie Carrière

Clerk of the Committee

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1996
(Meeting No. 34)

The Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs met at 11:10 a.m. this day, in Room 112-N, Centre Block, the Chair, Paul Zed, presiding.

Members of the Committee present: Marlene Catterall, Madeleine Dalphond-Guiral, Mac Harb, Bonnie Hickey, Bob Kilger, François Langlois, René Laurin, Ray Speaker, Chuck Strahl and Paul Zed.

Acting Member present: Murray Calder for John Loney.

In attendance: From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: James Robertson, Research Officer.

Appearing: The Honorable Gilbert Parent, Speaker, House of Commons.

Witness: From the House of Commons: Robert Marleau, Clerk of the House.

The Committee proceeded to the consideration of the House of Commons Outlook on Program Priorities and Expenditures for 1996-97 to 1998-99 as approved by the Board of Internal Economy.

The Speaker and Robert Marleau each made an opening statement and answered questions.

On motion of Marlene Catterall, it was agreed,--That the Sub-Committee on the Business of Supply report date be extended from Friday, November 29, 1996 to Friday, March 21, 1997.

On motion of François Langlois, it was agreed,--That the Sub-Committee on Private Members Business report date on its Orders of Reference from the Committee dated Thursday, September 26, 1996 and Tuesday, October 8, 1996 be extended from Thursday, December 12, 1996 to Friday, March 21, 1997.

Questioning of the witnesses resumed.

At 12:07 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

Marie Carrière

Clerk of the Committee

Striking Committee

Friday, November 22, 1996

In accordance with the mandate of the Committee concerning its responsibilities as the Striking Committee and according to an Order adopted on Thursday, February 29, 1996, the Forty-Seventh Report is deemed to have been adopted and the Chairman is ordered to present it to the House.

Tuesday, December 3, 1996

In accordance with the mandate of the Committee concerning its responsibilities as the Striking Committee and according to an Order adopted on Thursday, February 29, 1996, the Forty-Eighth Report is deemed to have been adopted and the Chairman is ordered to present it to the House.

Marie Carrière

Clerk of the Committee