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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS
Meeting No. 19
Tuesday, May 25, 1999
The Sub-Committee on Tax Equity for Canadian Families with Dependent Children of the Standing Committee on Finance met at 3:36 p.m. this day, in Room 701, La Promenade Building, the Chair, Nick Discepola, presiding.
Members of the Sub-Committee present: Serge Cardin, Nick Discepola, John Herron, Rey Pagtakhan, Karen Redman and Paul Szabo.
Other Member present: Marlene Jennings.
In attendance: From the Library of Parliament: Julie Cusson, Analyst.
Witnesses: From the Canada Family Action Coalition: Peter Stock, National Affairs Director. From the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada (The): Bruce Clemenger, Director, National Affairs. From the University of Toronto: Gordon Cleveland, Professor, Department of Economics. From the Canadian Tax Foundation: Robin MacKnight, Director.
Pursuant to the motion adopted by the Standing Committee on Finance, dated March 17, 1999, the Sub-Committee resumed its study on Tax Fairness for Canadian Families with Dependent Children.
The witnesses made opening statements and answered questions.
At 5:20 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
Pat Steenberg
Clerk of the Sub-Committee