PROC Committee Meeting

The Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs met at 11:07 a.m. this day, in Room 112-N, Centre Block, for the purpose of electing a Chair, pursuant to Standing Order 106(1).

On motion of Scott Reid, it was agreed, — That Gary Goodyear be elected Chair of the Committee.

The Clerk of the Committee presided over the election of the Vice-Chairs.

On motion of Stephen Owen, it was agreed, — That Marcel Proulx be elected First Vice-Chair of the Committee.

On motion of Pauline Picard, it was agreed, — That Michel Guimond be elected Second Vice-Chair of the Committee.

Gary Goodyear took the Chair.

On motion of Marcel Proulx, it was agreed, — That the Committee retain the services of one or more analysts from the Library of Parliament, as needed, to assist the Committee in its work, at the discretion of the Chair.

On motion of Tom Lukiwski, it was agreed, — That the Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure be composed of the Chair, the two Vice-Chairs and a member of the other opposition party.

On motion of Michel Guimond, it was agreed, — That the four (4) Whips be delegated the authority to act as the Striking Committee pursuant to Standing Orders 104, 113 and 114 and that they be authorized to present directly to the Chair, in a report signed by all four (4) whips, or their representatives, their unanimous recommendations for presentation to the House, on behalf of the Committee.

On motion of Tom Lukiwski, it was agreed, — That the Chair be authorized to hold meetings to receive and publish evidence when a quorum is not present, provided that at least three (3) members are present, including a member of the opposition.

On motion of Tom Lukiwski, it was agreed, — That, if requested, reasonable travel, accommodation and living expenses be reimbursed to witnessses, not exceeding one (1) representative per organization; and that, in exceptional circumstances, payment for more representatives be at the discretion of the Chair.

Marcel Proulx moved, — That the Clerk of the Committee be authorized to distribute to the members of the Committee documents only when they exist in both official languages.

Debate arose thereon.

By unanimous consent, the motion was withdrawn.

By unanimous consent, it was agreed, — That only the Clerk of the Committee be authorized to distribute to the members of the Committee documents and only when they exist in both official languages and that witnesses be advised accordingly.

On motion of Joe Preston, it was agreed, — That the Clerk of the Committee be authorized to make the necessary arrangements to provide for working meals for the Committee and its subcommittees.

On motion of Jay Hill, it was agreed, — That one copy of the transcript of all in camera meetings be kept in the Committee Clerk’s office for consultation by members of the Committee.

On motion of Tom Lukiwski, it was agreed, — That, pursuant to S.O. 91.1(1), the Subcommittee on Private Members' Business be composed of one (1) member from each recognized party and a Chair from the government party; and

That Joe Preston be appointed Chair of the Subcommittee.

At 11:57 a.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.