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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS

Meeting No. 17

Wednesday, October 18, 2006

The Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage met at 3:34 p.m. this day, in Room 209, West Block, the Chair, Gary Schellenberger, presiding.

Members of the Committee present: Jim Abbott, Charlie Angus, Hon. Mauril Bélanger, Sylvie Boucher, Ed Fast, Maka Kotto, Luc Malo, Francis Scarpaleggia, Gary Schellenberger, Scott Simms and Chris Warkentin.

In attendance: Library of Parliament: Marion Ménard, Analyst ; Matthew Carnaghan, Analyst.

Appearing: Hon. Bev Oda, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Status of Women.

Witnesses: Department of Canadian Heritage: Judith A. LaRocque, Deputy Minister; Bruce Manion, Assistant Deputy Minister, Planning and Corporate Management.

Pursuant to Standing Order 81(4), the Committee commenced consideration of the Main Estimates2006-2007: Votes 1, 5, L10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80 and 120 under Department of Canadian Heritage referred to the Committee on Tuesday, April 25, 2006.

The Minister, with the other witnesses, answered questions.

At 4:45 p.m. the Committee proceeded to the consideration of matters related to Committee business.

By unanimous consent, it was agreed - That in its ongoing preparation for upcoming government legislative proposals on Copyright, the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage invite representatives of the Copyright Board to appear before the Committee.

At 4:52 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

Jacques Lahaie
Clerk of the Committee

2007/10/12 10:32 a.m.