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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS

Meeting No. 14

Tuesday, December 14, 2004

The Standing Committee on Industry, Natural Resources, Science and Technology met at 3:34 p.m. this day, in Room 308 West Block, the Chair, Brent St. Denis, presiding.

Members of the Committee present: Serge Cardin, Paul Crête, John Duncan, Brian Masse, Hon. Jerry Pickard, Andy Savoy, Werner Schmidt, Brent St. Denis and Bradley R. Trost.

Acting Members present: Brian Jean for Michael Chong.

In attendance: Library of Parliament: Lalita Acharya, Analyst ; Jean-Luc Bourdages, Analyst ; Dan Shaw, Analyst.

Witnesses: Canadian Council of Chief Executives: David Stewart-Patterson, Executive Vice President; John R. Dillon, Vice-President, Regulatory Affairs, and General Counsel; Sam Boutziouvis, Vice President, Policy and Director of Research. SNC-Lavalin Group Inc.: Robert G. Blackburn, Senior Vice-President, Government and International Development Institutions; Paul Dufresne, Senior Vice-President and General Manager, Energy Division. Canadian Chemical Producers' Association: Richard Paton, President and Chief Executive Officer. Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers: Pierre R. Alvarez, President.

Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the Committee on Tuesday, November 16, 2004, the Committee resumed its study on Canada's Industrial Strategy, Regulatory and Foreign Investment Frameworks.

David Stewart-Patterson, Robert Blackburn, Richard Paton and Pierre Alvarez made statements and, with the other witnesses, answered questions.

At 5:35 p.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 5:36 p.m., the sitting resumed.

The Committee proceeded to the consideration of matters related to Committee business.

On motion of Brian Masse, it was agreed, — That the motion adopted by the Committee on October 19, 2004, concerning the 24-hours notice requirement for motions be amended as follows:

That, except for amendments to bills, twenty-four (24) hours’ notice be given before any substantive motion is considered by the Committee; and that the motion be filed in both official languages with the Clerk of the Committee and circulated to members

By unanimous consent, it was agreed, — That the Committee begin the study of Bill C-29, An Act to amend the Patent Act, on Wednesday, February 2, 2005.

By unanimous consent, it was agreed, — That every second Monday be dedicated to the Study on Canada's Industrial Strategy, Regulatory and Foreign Investment Frameworks.

By unanimous consent, it was agreed, — That, in response to the November 19, 2004, letter from the Government House Leader, a letter be sent advising him that the Committee reserves the right to review all Order in Council appointments to offices that fall under the jurisdiction of Industry Canada and Natural Resources Canada and their portfolio agencies.

By unanimous consent, it was agreed, — That, with regard to the certificate of nomination of Pierre Coulombe, President, National Research Council, Mr. Coulombe's curriculum vitae be requested and distributed to Committee members and that he be invited to appear before the Committee on Monday, February 7, 2005.

At 5:52 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

Louise M. Thibault
Clerk of the Committee

2005/12/19 2:02 p.m.