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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS

Meeting No. 22

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

The Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development met in camera at 3:33 p.m. this day, in Room 269, West Block, the Chair, James Bezan, presiding.

Members of the Committee present: Scott Armstrong, James Bezan, Bernard Bigras, Blaine Calkins, Linda Duncan, David J. McGuinty, Christian Ouellet, Francis Scarpaleggia, Justin Trudeau, Mark Warawa, Jeff Watson and Stephen Woodworth.

In attendance: Library of Parliament: Tim Williams, Analyst ; Penny Becklumb, Analyst.

Witnesses: Parks Canada Agency: Alan Latourelle, Chief Executive Officer; Ron Hallman, Director General, National Parks; Kevin McNamee, Director, Parks Establishment.

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

It was agreed, — That the Committee proceed to sit in public to hear witnesses on the report entitled: “Gwaii Haanas National Marine Conservation Area Reserve and Haida Heritage Site”.

At 4:36 p.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 4:39 p.m., the sitting resumed in public.

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), the Committee commenced consideration of the Order amending Schedule 2 to the Canada National Marine Conservation Areas Act together with a Report to Parliament - Gwaii Haanas National Marine Conservation Area Reserve and Haida Heritage Site, referred to the Committee on Monday, June 7, 2010.

Alan Latourelle made an opening statement and, with Kevin McNamee and Ron Hallman, answered questions.

At 5:13 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

Guyanne L. Desforges
Clerk of the Committee

2010/06/09 2:59 p.m.