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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS

Meeting No. 31

Monday, April 18, 2005

The Standing Committee on Industry, Natural Resources, Science and Technology met at 3:30 p.m. this day, in Room 269 West Block, the Chair, Brent St. Denis, presiding.

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

Acting Members present: Marc Lemay for Paul Crête.

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

Witnesses: Canadian Nuclear Association: Murray Elston, President and Chief Executive Officer. Energy Council of Canada: Murray Stewart, President. Canadian Clean Power Coalition: Bob Stobbs, Executive Director. Coal Association of Canada: Allen Wright, Executive Director.

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.

The witnesses made statements and answered questions.

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

On motion of Andy Savoy, it was agreed, — That the proposed budget for the study of Bill C-37, An Act to amend the Telecommunications Act, in the amount of $ 38, 450 for the period of April 18, 2005, to August 31, 2005, be adopted.

The Committee resumed consideration of the study on Canada's Industrial Strategy, Regulatory and Foreign Investment Frameworks.

Questioning of the witnesses resumed.

At 5:36 p.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 5:37 p.m., the sitting resumed in camera.

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

It was agreed, — That the next meeting on Bill C-37 be scheduled for Wednesday, May 4, 2005.

At 5:55 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

Louise M. Thibault
Clerk of the Committee

2005/04/19 3:25 p.m.