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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS

Meeting No. 9

Thursday, November 21, 2013

The Standing Committee on Finance met at 11:02 a.m. this day, in Room 7-52, 131 Queen Street, the Chair, James Rajotte, presiding.

Members of the Committee present: Mark Adler, Guy Caron, Raymond Côté, Randy Hoback, Brian Jean, Gerald Keddy, Peggy Nash, James Rajotte, Murray Rankin, Andrew Saxton and Dave Van Kesteren.

Acting Members present: Rodger Cuzner for Hon. Scott Brison, Glenn Thibeault for Guy Caron and John Williamson for Randy Hoback.

In attendance: Library of Parliament: Mark Mahabir, Analyst ; Brett Stuckey, Analyst.

Witnesses: Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers: Alex Ferguson, Vice-President, Policy and Environment. Canadian Construction Association: Michael Atkinson, President. Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters: Martin Lavoie, Director, Manufacturing Competitiveness and Innovation Policy. Quebec Employers' Council: Norma Kozhaya, Director of Research and Chief Economist. Northam Brands Ltd.: Jayson Columbus, Director, Finance and Administration. Regroupement des jeunes chambres de commerce du Québec: Julie Labrecque, Vice-President. Canadian Energy Pipeline Association: Brenda Kenny, President and Chief Executive Officer. Canadian Labour Congress: Angella MacEwen, Senior Economist, Social and Economic Policy. Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association: Garth Whyte, President and Chief Executive Officer. Institut de recherche et d'informations socio-économiques: Éric Pineault, Professor. Unifor: Jim Stanford, Economist. United Steelworkers: Erin Weir, Economist, Canadian National Office.

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

Randy Hoback moved, — That the Standing Committee on Finance undertake a study on emerging digital payments systems (such as “mobile wallets” and “near field communications”) in Canada, including but not limited to (i) an overview of new digital payment technologies, including the challenges and opportunities they present, (ii) an overview of the evolving role of Government oversight of these systems, (iii) how best to ensure small businesses and consumers benefit from these new systems; and that the Committee report its findings to the House.

After debate, the question was put on the motion and it was agreed to, by a show of hands: YEAS: 11; NAYS: 0.

Pursuant to Standing Order 83.1, the Committee resumed its pre-budget consultations 2013.

Alex Ferguson, Michael Atkinson, Martin Lavoie, Norma Kozhaya, Jayson Columbus and Julie Labrecque made statements and answered questions.

At 12:30 p.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 12:35 p.m., the sitting resumed.

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

It was agreed, — That a proposed budget in the amount of $26,400, for the study of Bill C-4, A second act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 21, 2013 and other measures, be adopted.

Pursuant to Standing Order 83.1, the Committee resumed its pre-budget consultations 2013.

Brenda Kenny, Angella MacEwen, Garth Whyte, Eric Pineault, Jim Stanford and Erin Weir made statements and answered questions.

At 1:18 p.m., Peggy Nash took the Chair.

At 1:27 p.m., James Rajotte took the Chair.

At 2:03 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

Christine Lafrance
Clerk of the Committee

2013/11/27 11:25 a.m.