On motion of Randy Hoback, it was agreed, — That the routine motions adopted by the Committee in the First Session of the 41st Parliament be adopted as the routine motions of the Committee in this Session.
The motions, as adopted, read as follows:
That the Committee retain the services of one or more analysts from the Library of Parliament, as needed, to assist the Committee in its work, at the discretion of the Chair.
That the Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure be composed of the Chair, two Vice-Chairs and the two Parliamentary Secretaries.
That the Chair be authorized to hold meetings to receive and publish evidence when a quorum is not present, provided that at least three (3) members are present, provided that one (1) is from government and one (1) is from opposition.
That only the Clerk of the Committee be authorized to distribute to the members of the Committee documents and only when they exist in both official languages and that witnesses be advised accordingly. That the Clerk notify all witnesses of this requirement in advance.
That the Clerk of the Committee be authorized to make the necessary arrangements to provide for working meals for the Committee and its subcommittees.
That, if requested, reasonable travel, accommodation and living expenses be reimbursed to witnesses not exceeding two (2) representatives per organization; and that, in exceptional circumstances, payment for more representatives be at the discretion of the Chair.
That, unless otherwise ordered, each Committee member in attendance be allowed to have one (1) staff member attend in camera meetings. In addition, each party be allowed to have one (1) staff member from its Whip or House Leader’s Office attend in camera meetings.
That one copy of the transcript of each in camera meeting be kept in the Committee Clerk’s office for consultation by members of the Committee.
That forty-eight hours (48) notice be required for any substantive motion to be considered by the Committee, unless the substantive motion relates directly to business then under consideration; and that the notice of motion be filed with the Clerk of the Committee and distributed to members in both official languages.
That motions received by the Clerk of the Committee by 4:00 p.m. from Monday to Thursday and 2:00 p.m. on Friday be distributed to the members the same day.
That witnesses be given five (5) to ten (10) minutes at the discretion of the Chair to make their opening statement. That a Minister be given fifteen (15) minutes for opening remarks.
And, that the order of questioners be as follows:
1st round (5 minutes)
1. New Democratic Party
2. Conservative
3. Liberal
4. Conservative2nd round (5 minutes)
5. New Democratic Party
6. Conservative
7. New Democratic Party
8. Conservative
3rd round (5 minutes)
9. New Democratic Party
10. Conservative
11. Conservative.