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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS

Meeting No. 1

Thursday, November 7, 2002

The Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates met at 11:05 a.m. this day, in Room 237-C, Centre Block for the purpose of electing a Chair and Vice-Chairs, pursuant to Standing Order 106.

Members of the Committee present: Reg Alcock, Paul Forseth, Liza Frulla, Robert Lanctôt, Steve Mahoney, Gilles-A. Perron, Gerry Ritz, The Hon. Andy Scott and Tony Valeri.

Acting Members present: The Hon. Art Eggleton for Carolyn Bennett; John McKay for Roy Cullen; The Hon. Hedy Fry for Alex Shepherd; Sarkis Assadourian for Paul Szabo; Kevin Sorenson for Ken Epp; Brian Masse for Pat Martin.

In attendance: From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: Jack Stilborn, Analyst. From the Committee Directorate: Bill Farrell, Committee Clerk, Lisa Chartier-Derouin, Co-Chair.

The Clerk of the Committee presided over the election of a Chair and Vice-Chairs

Paul Forseth moved, -- That Reg Alcock do take the Chair of this Committee.

The question being put on the motion, it was agreed.

Andy Scott moved, --That Tony Valeri be elected Vice-Chair of the Committee.

The question being put on the motion, it was agreed.

Reg Alcock moved, --That Paul Forseth be elected Vice-Chair of the Committee.

The question being put on the motion, it was agreed.

Reg Alcock then took the chair of the Committee.

The Committee proceeded to discuss future business.

By unanimous consent, it was agreed, -- That the Committee consider the process for estimates and the cycle of supply and that the president of the Treasury Board Secretariat and senior officials or the Minister of Public Works and senior officials be invited to appear.

On motion of Andy Scott, it was agreed, --That the Sub-Committee on Agenda and Procedure be composed of the Chair, the Government Vice-Chair, the Parliamentary Secretary, two Liberal Members, one Canadian Alliance Member, one Bloc Québécois Member, one New Democratic Party Member, and one Progressive Conservative Member.

On motion of Andy Scott, it was agreed, --That the Chair be authorized to hold meetings and to receive and publish evidence when a quorum is not present, provided that at least (3) members are present, including (1) member of the opposition.

On motion of Robert Lanctôt, it was agreed, --That the Committee retain the services of one or more researchers from the Library of Parliament, as needed, to assist the Committee in its work at the discretion of the Chair.

On motion of Paul Forseth it was agreed, --That, as established by the Board of Internal Economy and if requested, reasonable travelling, accommodation, and living expenses be reimbursed to witnesses who are invited to appear before the Committee up to a maximum of two representatives for any organization, and that payment for more than two representatives be at the discretion of the Chair.

Liza Frulla moved,--That the Clerk of the Committee be authorized to distribute to the members of the Committee documents received from the public only when they have been translated in both official languages.

Debate arose thereon.

Gilles-A. Perron moved, - That the motion be amended by adding the word ‘all’ before ‘documents received’ and that the words ‘from the public’ be removed.

After debate, the question being put on the amendment, it was agreed to and the question being put on the main motion as amended, it was agreed to.

On motion of Andy Scott it was agreed, -- That, pursuant to Standing Order 111(4), whenever an Order in Council appointment or a certificate of nomination for appointment is referred to the Committee, the Clerk shall obtain and circulate to each member of the Committee a copy of the resume of each appointee.

Tony Valeri moved, --That except for amendments to bills, a notice of 48 hours be given before any substantive motion may be presented to the Committee, and that the motion be filed with the Clerk of the Committee and circulated to members in both official languages. Upon receipt of the notice, the Clerk shall put the motion on the agenda of the Committee’s next meeting.

Debate arose thereon.

Robert Lanctôt moved, - That the motion be amended by changing 48 hours to 24 hours.

After debate, the question being put on the amendment, it was agreed to and the question being put on the main motion as amended, it was agreed to.

On motion of Andy Scott, it was agreed, -- That one copy of the transcript of all in camera meetings be kept in the Committee Clerk’s office for consultation by members of the Committee; and that, these transcripts be destroyed at the end of the session and that, unless otherwise ordered, each Committee member be allowed to have one staff person present at in camera meetings.

Andy Scott moved, -- That witnesses be given ten (10) minutes for their opening statement and, that at the discretion of the Chair, during the questioning of witnesses, members be allocated seven (7) minutes for the first question and answer for each party and that thereafter, three (3) minute rounds alternating with the government side and the other parties.

After debate, the motion was agreed to.

On motion of Paul Forseth, it was agreed, --That the Clerk of the Committee be authorized to make the necessary arrangements to provide for working meals for the Committee (and its Sub-Committees).

At 12:04 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

Miriam Burke


Clerk of the Committee