INST Committee Report

(Meeting No. 34)

The Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology met in camera at 9:13 a.m. this day, in Room 112-N, Centre Block, the Chair, Susan Whelan, presiding.

Members of the Committee present: Reg Alcock, Mauril Bélanger, Pierre Brien, Scott Brison, John Cannis, Marlene Jennings, Walt Lastewka, Charlie Penson, James Rajotte, Paddy Torsney, Susan Whelan.

In attendance: From the Library of Parliament: Dan Shaw and Daniel Brassard, research officers.

Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), consideration of the Science and Technology Policies.

The Committee proceeded to consider its draft report on Science and Technology.

Moved, — That the Draft Report (as amended) be concurred in.

Ordered, — That the Chair present the report (as amended) to the House at the earliest possible opportunity.

Moved, — That pursuant to Standing Order 109, the Committee request that the government table a comprehensive response to this report within one hundred and fifty (150) days.

Moved, — That the Chair be authorized to make such typographical and editorial changes as may be necessary without changing the substance of the draft report to the House.

Moved, — That 1000 English copies and 550 French copies of the report be printed with a special cover.

Moved, — That the Committee authorize the printing of dissenting opinions as an appendix to this report, immediately following the signature of the Chair.

Moved, — That any dissenting opinions be limited to not more than 5 pages.

Moved, — That any dissenting opinions be received by the Clerk in both official languages no later than Friday, June 8, 2001.

At 10:27 a.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.