MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS |
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Meeting No. 9 |
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Thursday, April 1, 2004 |
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The Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology met in a televised session at 11:07 a.m. this day, in Room 253-D Centre Block, the Chair, Brent St. Denis, presiding. |
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Members of the Committee present: Gérard Binet, Paul Crête, Hon. Joe Fontana, Cheryl Gallant, Hon. Gurbax Malhi, Brian Masse, James Rajotte, Brent St. Denis and Hon. Lyle Vanclief. |
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Acting Members present: Hon. Mark Eyking for Hon. David Collenette, Christian Jobin for Hon. Herb Dhaliwal and Karen Redman for Marlene Jennings. |
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In attendance: Library of Parliament: Lalita Acharya, Analyst; Dan Shaw, Analyst. |
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Appearing: Hon. Lucienne Robillard, Minister of Industry. |
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Witnesses: Department of Industry: Jean-Claude Villiard, Deputy Minister; John Appleby, Acting Director Marine, Energy Directorate, Energy and Marine Branch, Industry Sector; Jeffrey Parker, Executive Director, Technology Partnerships Canada; John McBride, Assistant Deputy Minister, Operations; Michael Jenkin, Director General, Office of Consumer Affairs. Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec: Marc Lafrenière, Deputy Minister. Statistics Canada: Mike Sheridan, Assistant Chief Statistician, Social, Institutions and Labour Statistics. National Research Council Canada: Dr. Richard Normandin, Vice-President, Research (Physical Sciences and Engineering). Canadian Space Agency: Pierre Richard, Senior Vice-President, Executive Office. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 81(4), the Committee commenced consideration of the Main Estimates 2004-2005: Votes 1, 5, 10, L15, L20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100 and 105 under INDUSTRY referred to the Committee on Tuesday, February 24, 2004. |
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The Chair called Vote 1 under INDUSTRY. |
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The Minister made a statement and, with the other witnesses, answered questions. |
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At 1:11 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair. |
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Louise M. Thibault Clerk of the Committee
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2004/04/06 10:39 a.m. |