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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS

Meeting No. 42

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

The Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage met at 3:30 p.m. this day, in Room 8-53, 131 Queen St., the Chair, the Hon. Michael D. Chong, presiding.

Members of the Committee present: Charlie Angus, Scott Armstrong, Patrick Brown, Hon. Michael D. Chong, Bonnie Crombie, Dean Del Mastro, Royal Galipeau, Carole Lavallée, Roger Pomerleau, Blake Richards, Pablo Rodriguez and Scott Simms.

In attendance: Library of Parliament: Michael Dewing, Analyst ; Marion Ménard, Analyst.

Appearing: Hon. James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages.

Witnesses: Department of Canadian Heritage: Jean-Pierre Blais, Assistant Deputy Minister, Cultural Affairs; Daniel Jean, Deputy Minister; René Bouchard, Executive Director, Portfolio Affairs.

The Committee proceeded to the consideration of matters related to Committee business.

The Committee resumed consideration of the motion moved by Charlie Angus on February 14, 2011, which read as follows:

That Tom Pentefountas, the new Vice-Chairman (Broadcasting) of the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission, appear before the Committee to discuss his vision and his thoughts on the following subjects:

- global, societal and economic trends in broadcasting;

- government policies and their relation to the CRTC;

- the legislative framework and regulations governing the broadcasting and telecommunications industries in Canada and abroad; and

- the major issues involved in media convergence.

Further, that the Committee call witnesses from the Department of Heritage, Privy Council, and the Prime Minister's Office to explain the criteria used in the vetting of applications, the process for approving the list of candidates, and the timelines for interviews that led to the appointment.

Further, that the Committee request copies of applications submitted to the CRTC for the position of Vice-Chairman and the short lists that were prepared for that position

The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to, by a show of hands: YEAS: 5; NAYS: 0.

Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the Committee on Thursday, December 9, 2010, the Committee resumed its study of the mandate and funding of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC).

The Honourable James Moore made a statement and, with the other witnesses, answered questions.

At 5:10 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

Graeme Truelove
Clerk of the Committee

2011/02/17 4:12 p.m.