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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS
Meeting No. 72
Thursday, November 19, 1998
The Standing Committee on Industry met at 9:08 a.m. this day, in Room 536, Wellington Building, the Chair, Susan Whelan, presiding.
Members of the Committee present: Eugène Bellemare, Antoine Dubé, Marlene Jennings, Francine Lalonde, Walt Lastewka, Eric Lowther, Ian Murray, Jim Pankiw, Janko Peric, and Susan Whelan.
In attendance: From the Library of Parliament: Daniel Brassard, Research Officer.
Witnesses: From the Department of National Defence: Paul Thibault, Federal Coordinator, Y2K National Contingency Planning; Lt-Gen Raymond R. Henault, Deputy Chief of the Defence Staff (DCDS); Vadm. Gary L. Garnett, Vice Chief of the Defence Staff (VCDS); From the Emergency Measures Ontario: Doug Harrison, Deputy Director; From the Alberta Transportation and Utilities: David A. Noble, Director of Provincial Programs.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), a study on Information Technology: Preparedness for Year 2000.
Mr. Paul Thibault and Lt-Gen Raymond R. Henault each made an opening statement and with the witness answered questions.
Moved by Mr. Lastewka, - That the Committee approve a budget of $20,000.00 for witness and miscellaneous expenses from November 18, 1998 to December 31, 1998, for its studies on Year 2000 and Bill C-54.
The question being put on the motion, it was agreed to.
Mr. Doug Harrison and Mr. David Noble each made an opening statement and answered questions.
At 11:08 a.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
Elizabeth B. Kingston
Clerk of the Committee