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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS
Meeting No. 20
Tuesday, March 10, 1998
The Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development met at 11:10 o’clock a.m., this day, in room 269, West Block, the Chair, Guy Saint-Julien, presiding.
Members of the Committee present: Claude Bachand, John Bryden, John Finlay, David Iftody, Nancy Karetak-Lindell, Judi Longfield, Grant McNally, Bernard Patry, Guy Saint-Julien, Mike Scott and Bryon Wilfert.
Acting Members present: Colleen Beaumier for Nancy Karetak-Lindell from 11:10 a.m. to 11:20 a.m.; John Maloney for Lawrence O’Brien.
In attendance: From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: Mary C. Hurley, Research Officer.
Witnesses: From Fisheries and Oceans Canada: Mr. Pat Chamut, Assistant Deputy Minister, Fisheries Management; Mr. Jim Jones, Regional Director, Fisheries Management, Maritimes Region (Gulf Fishery).
In accordance with its mandate under Standing Order 108(2), the committee proceeded to a briefing on the Aboriginal Fishery.
Mike Scott moved, -That the Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development appear before the Committee at the earliest opportunity, but no later than May 14, 1998 to address the Main Estimates for the fiscal year of 1998-1999.
After debate, the question being put on the motion, it was agreed to.
Pat Chamut made an opening statement and, with Jim Jones, answered questions.
At 12:29 o’clock p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
Christine Fisher
Clerk of the Committee