MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS
Meeting No. 5
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1997
The Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs met at 11:07 a.m., this day, in Room 340-S (Centre Block), Peter Adams (Chair) presiding.
Members of the Committee present: Peter Adams, Stéphane Bergeron, Marlene Catterall, Yvon Charbonneau, Madeleine Dalphond-Guiral, Ken Epp, Mac Harb, Bob Kilger, Rey Pagtakhan, Carolyn Parrish, John Richardson, Chuck Strahl and Randy White.
Acting Member present: André Harvey for Norman Doyle.
Associate Member present: Michelle Dockrill.
In attendance:. From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: James Robertson, Research Officer.
Appearing: The Honorable Don Boudria, Leader of the Government in the House of Commons.
Witness: From the House of Commons: Randy White, M.P., House Leader for the Official Opposition.
Committee’mandate under S.O. 108(3)(a)(iii) – taking of divisions by electronic means
In accordance with its mandate under Standing Order 108(3)(a)(iii), the Committee proceeded to the consideration on proposed electronic voting system.
The Honorable Don Boudria, P.C., M.P., and Randy White, M.P. each made an opening statement and answered questions.
At 12:38 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
Marie Carrière
Clerk of the Committee
Striking Committee
Wednesday, November 5, 1997
In accordance with the mandate of the Committee concerning its responsibilities as the Striking Committee, and according to an Order adopted on Monday, September 29, 1997, the Seventh Report is deemed to have been adopted and the Chair is ordered to present it to the House.
Thursday, November 6, 1997
In accordance with the mandate of the Committee concerning its responsibilities as the Striking Committee, and according to an Order adopted on Monday, September 29, 1997, the Ninth Report is deemed to have been adopted and the Chair is ordered to present it to the House.
Friday, November 7, 1997
In accordance with the mandate of the Committee concerning its responsibilities as the Striking Committee, and according to an Order adopted on Monday, September 29, 1997, the Tenth Report is deemed to have been adopted and the Chair is ordered to present it to the House.
Monday, November 17 1997
In accordance with the mandate of the Committee concerning its responsibilities as the Striking Committee, and according to an Order adopted on Monday, September 29, 1997, the Eleventh Report is deemed to have been adopted and the Chair is ordered to present it to the House.
Marie Carrière
Clerk of the Committee
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