INST Committee Report

(Meeting No. 53)

The Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology met in camera at 3:44 p.m. this day, in Room 536, Wellington Building, the Chair, Susan Whelan, presiding.

Members of the Committee present: Stéphane Bergeron, Claude Drouin, Walt Lastewka, Charlie Penson, James Rajotte, Andy Savoy, Brent St. Denis, Chuck Strahl, Paddy Torsney, Joseph Volpe and Susan Whelan.

In attendance: From the Library of Parliament: Dan Shaw and Lalita Acharya, Research Officers.

Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), consideration of the Economic Impact on Canada of the September 11, 2001 Terrorist Attacks.

The Committee resumed consideration of a draft report.

It was agreed - That the draft report be concurred in subject to the Members receiving a copy, as amended, by Wednesday, November 21, 2001 at 5:00 p.m. in order that they may submit changes, as necessary, to the Researchers.

It was agreed, - That the Report be presented (as amended) to the House at the earliest possible opportunity.

It was agreed, - That pursuant to Standing Order 109, the Committee request that the Government table a comprehensive response to this report.

It was agreed, - That the Chair be authorized to make such typographical and editorial changes, including choosing a title, as may be necessary without changing the substance of the draft report.

It was agreed, - That 1000 copies of the Report be printed in both English and French in tumble format.

It was agreed, - That the Committee authorize the printing of dissenting opinions as an appendix to this report, immediately following the signature of the Chair.

It was agreed, - That any dissenting opinions be received by the Clerk no later than Friday, November 23, 2001 at 12:00 p.m.

It was agreed, - That a News Release be issued.

It was agreed, - That a News Conference be held on Tuesday, November 27, 2001 at 10:15 a.m. at the National Press Gallery, 150 Wellington Street, Room 607.

At 5:40 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.