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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS

Meeting No. 55

Tuesday, March 16, 1999

The Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs met at 11:10 a.m. this day, in Room 112-N, Centre Block, the Chair, Peter Adams, presiding.

Members of the Committee present: Peter Adams, George Baker, Stéphane Bergeron, Marlene Catterall, Yvon Charbonneau, Joe Fontana, Bob Kilger, Lynn Myers, John Richardson, John Solomon and Chuck Strahl.

Acting Members present: Gurmant Grewal for Randy White; Garry Breitkreuz for Roy Bailey.

In attendance: From the Library of Parliament: James Robertson, Research Officer.

Witnesses: From the House of Commons: Jim Pankiw, MP for Saskatoon--Humboldt; John Reynolds, MP for West Vancouver--Sunshine Coast.

Orders of Reference from the House of Commons dated Wednesday, February 17, 1999 and Thursday, February 18, 1999 in relation to the matter of the molestation of Mr. Pankiw (Saskatoon - Humboldt), and in relation to picket lines established to impede access to the Precincts of Parliament.

Administrative Business of the Committee

By unanimous consent, it was agreed, - That the Committee discuss its administrative matters prior to commencing its examination of the Order of the Day.

Accordingly, the Committee proceeded to a discussion of its administrative matters.

On motion of Joe Fontana, it was agreed, - That the Clerk, in consultation with the Chair, be authorized to order food for a working meeting to be held on Wednesday, March 17, 1999.

Pursuant to the Orders of Reference from the House of Commons of February 17 and 18, 1999

At 11:16 a.m., the Committee commenced its examination of the Order of the Day.

Jim Pankiw and John Reynolds made statements and answered questions.

At 12:35 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

Carol Chafe

Clerk of the Committee