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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS

Meeting No. 66

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

The Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology met at 3:31 p.m. this day, in Room 8-53, 131 Queen Street, the Chair, David Sweet, presiding.

Members of the Committee present: Peter Braid, John Carmichael, Cheryl Gallant, Dan Harris, Hon. Mike Lake, Hélène LeBlanc, Phil McColeman, Hon. Geoff Regan, David Sweet and Glenn Thibeault.

Acting Members present: François Lapointe for Kennedy Stewart.

In attendance: Library of Parliament: Mathieu Frigon, Analyst ; Dillan Theckedath, Analyst.

Witnesses: Canadian Federation of Independent Business: Corinne Pohlmann, Vice-President, National Affairs; Monique Moreau, Senior Policy Analyst. Canadian Chamber of Commerce: Scott Smith, Director, Intellectual Property and Innovation Policy. Pelmorex Media Inc.: Paul Temple, Senior Vice-President, Regulatory and Strategic Affairs.

Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the Committee on Tuesday, April 16, 2013, the Committee resumed its study of the adoption of digital technology by Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises.

On motion of John Carmichael, it was agreed, — That, in relation to the study of the adoption of digital technology by Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises, the proposed budget in the amount of $6,300.00 be adopted.

Corinne Pohlmann, Paul Temple and Scott Smith made statements and, with Monique Moreau, answered questions.

At 5:26 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

Jean Michel Roy
Clerk of the Committee

2013/05/01 10:19 a.m.