NDVA Committee Report

(Meeting No. 31)

The Standing Committee on National Defence and Veterans Affairs met in camera at 19:30 p.m. this day, in Room 112-N, Centre Block, the Chair, David Pratt (presiding).

Members of the Committee present: Rob Anders, Claude Bachand, Leon Benoit, Stan Dromisky, Cheryl Gallant, John O'Reilly, Janko Peric, David Pratt, David Price, Peter Stoffer, Elsie Wayne, Bryon Wilfert, Bob Wood.

In attendance: From the Library of Parliament: Wolf Koerner and Michel Rossignol, Research Officers; Barry Hamilton, Consultant.

Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), study on the state of readiness of the Canadian Forces.

The Committee proceeded to consideration of a draft report.

It was agreed, - That the Draft Interim Report (as amended) be concurred in as the Third Report of the Committee and that the Chair be authorized to present it to the House at the earliest possibility.

It was agreed, - That, notwithstanding Standing Order 109, the Committee request that the Government table a comprehensive response to this report within ninety (90) days.

It was agreed, - That the Chair be authorized to make such typographical and editorial changes as may be necessary without changing the substance of the Report to the House.

It was agreed, - That the Chair be authorized to issue a press release and to hold a press conference.

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 limited to not more than five (5) pages.

It was agreed, - That any dissenting opinions be received by the Clerk, in both official languages, no later than 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Tuesday, November 6, 2001.