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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS
Meeting No. 88
Thursday, March 11, 1999
The Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage met at 11:20 a.m. this day, in Room 237-C, Centre Block, the Chair, Clifford Lincoln, presiding.
Members of the Committee present: Mauril Bélanger, Paul Bonwick, Sarmite Bulte, Maurice Dumas, John Godfrey, Clifford Lincoln, Inky Mark, Ted McWhinney.
Acting Members present: Rick Laliberté for Wendy Lill; Caroline St-Hilaire for Suzanne Tremblay.
In attendance: From the Library of Parliament: Gaston Blais; Luc Gagné, Researchers.
Appearing: From the Department of Canadian Heritage (Parks): The Hon. Andy Mitchell, Secretary of State for Parks.
Witnesses: From the Department of Canadian Heritage (Parks): Bruce Amos, Director General; Susan Katz, Director, Legislation and Policy Branch.
Pursuant to the Order of Reference of the House dated Tuesday, December 1, 1998, a study of Bill C-48, An Act respecting marine conservation areas.
The Chair called Clause 1.
On clause 1
The Honourable Andy Mitchell made an opening statement and answered questions.
At 12:30 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
Normand Radford
Clerk of the Committee