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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS

Meeting No. 80

Tuesday, May 7, 2002

The Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology met at 9:00 a.m. this day, in Room 308, West Block, the Chair, Walt Lastewka, presiding.

Members of the Committee present: Larry Bagnell, Stéphane Bergeron, Scott Brison, Bev Desjarlais, Brian Fitzpatrick, Cheryl Gallant, Walt Lastewka, Serge Marcil, Dan McTeague, James Rajotte, Andy Savoy, Brent St. Denis, Paddy Torsney and Joseph Volpe.

In attendance: From the Library of Parliament: Dan Shaw, Lalita Acharya and James McQueen, Research Officers.

Appearing: The Hon. Allan Rock, Minister of Industry.

Pursuant to the Order of Reference of the House dated February 28, 2002, the Committee proceeded to consider the Main Estimates for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2003, Votes 1, 5, L10, L15, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 105, 110, 115, 120 and 125 under INDUSTRY and pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the Committee proceeded to consideration of the Innovation Strategy.

The Honourable Allan Rock made an opening statement and answered questions.

At 10:30 a.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

Normand Radford

Clerk of the Committee