SENG Committee Meeting

The Subcommittee on Oil and Gas and Other Energy Prices met in a televised session at 10:00 a.m. this day, in Room 269, West Block, for the purpose of electing a Chair, pursuant to Standing Order 106(1).

On motion of Dan McTeague, it was agreed, — That James Rajotte be elected Chair of the Subcommittee.

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

On motion of Bruce Stanton, it was agreed, — That Dan McTeague be elected First Vice-Chair of the Subcommittee.

On motion of Dan McTeague, it was agreed, — That Robert Vincent be elected Second Vice-Chair of the Subcommittee.

James Rajotte took the Chair.

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

On motion of Dan McTeague, it was agreed, — That the Chair be authorized to hold meetings to receive evidence and to have that evidence printed when a quorum is not present, provided that at least three (3) members are present, including one member of the opposition and provided that if no member of the Opposition is present ten (10) minutes after the designated start of the meeting, the meeting may proceed.

On motion of Dan McTeague, it was agreed, — That only the Clerk of the Subcommittee be authorized to distribute documents to members of the Subcommittee and that all documents which are to be distributed among Subcommittee members must be in both official languages and that witnesses be advised accordingly.

On motion of Dan McTeague, it was agreed, — That, if requested, reasonable travel, accommodation and living expenses be reimbursed to witnesses, not exceeding two (2) representatives from any one organization; and that, in exceptional circumstances, payment for more representatives be made at the discretion of the Chair and if requested childcare expenses of the witnesses shall be reimbursed.

On motion of Dan McTeague, it was agreed, — That, unless otherwise ordered, each Subcommittee member be allowed to be accompanied by one staff person at an in camera meeting. In addition, each party shall be permitted to have one party staff member attend in camera meetings.

On motion of Dan McTeague, it was agreed, — That one copy of the transcript of each in camera meeting be kept in the Subcommittee Clerk’s office for consultation by members of the Subcommittee.

On motion of Dan McTeague, it was agreed, — That 48 hours’ notice be required for any substantive motion to be considered by the Subcommittee, unless the substantive motion relates directly to business then under consideration; and that the notice of motion be filed with the Clerk of the Subcommittee and distributed to members in both official languages.

On motion of Dan McTeague, it was agreed, — That witnesses be given 5 minutes for their opening statement and that, at the discretion of the Chair during the questioning of witnesses, time and sequence be allocated as follows, and that a member may yield their time to another:

On the first round of questioning, 6 minutes to a representative of each party in the following order: Liberal, Bloc Québécois, Conservative Party and NDP.

On the second round of questioning, 5 minutes to a representative of each party in the following order: Liberal, Conservative Party, Bloc Québécois, Conservative Party and NDP.

On the third round of questioning, 5 minutes to a representative of each party in the following order: Liberal, Conservative Party, Liberal and Independent M.P.

On the fourth round of questioning, 5 minutes to a representative of each party in the following order: Conservative Party, Bloc Québécois, Liberal and NDP.

At 10:06 a.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 10:08 a.m., the sitting resumed.

The witnesses made statements and answered questions.

At 12:11 p.m., the Subcommittee adjourned to the call of the Chair.