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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS
Meeting No. 24
Tuesday, May 15, 2001
The Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology met at 3:30 p.m. this day, in Room 308, West Block, the Chair, Susan Whelan, presiding.
Members of the Committee present: Pierre Brien, Scott Brison, John Cannis, Bev Desjarlais, Walt Lastewka, Dan McTeague, James Rajotte, Andy Savoy, Paddy Torsney and Susan Whelan.
In attendance: From the House of Commons: Geoffrey P. Kieley, research officer; From the Library of Parliament: Gérald Lafrenière, researcher; Nathalie Pothier; Dan Shaw.
Witnesses: From the Department of Industry: Andreï Sulzenko, Assistant Deputy Minister, Industry and Science Policy; Robert Main, Acting Director General, Corporate Governance Branch; Susan Bincoletto, Director, Special Projects Directorate; Rob Sutherland-Brown, Senior Legal Counsel.
The Order of Reference dated Tuesday, May 15, 2001, being now read as follows:
ORDERED, -- That Bill S-17, An Act to amend the Patent Act be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology.
The Chair called Clause 1.
Andreï Sulzenko made an opening statement and, with Rob Sutherland-Brown and Susan Bincoletto answered questions.
At 5:10 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
Richard Dupuis
Clerk of the Committee