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Minutes of Proceedings
Pursuant to the motion adopted by the Committee on Thursday, January 28, 2016, the Committee proceeded to a briefing from the Analyst.
At 12:07 p.m., the sitting was suspended.
At 12:16 p.m., the sitting resumed.
The Chair presented the First Report from the Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure, which read as follows.
Your Subcommittee met on Tuesday, February 16, 2016, to consider the business of the Committee and agreed to make the following recommendations:
1. That the Committee invite the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner to appear at its meeting on Thursday, February 18, 2016.
2. That, at its meeting on Tuesday, February 23, 2016, the Committee consider matters relating to Committee business and future work on the comprehensive review of the Conflict of Interest Code for Members of the House of Commons, pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(a).
3. That, at its meeting on Thursday, February 25, 2016, the Committee set aside time for the appearance of the Minister of Democratic Institutions, pursuant to the motion adopted by the Committee on Thursday, February 4, 2016; and, time permitting, for review of caucus input in relation to the Committee’s study of initiatives toward a family-friendly House of Commons, pursuant to the motion adopted by the Committee on Thursday, January 28, 2016.
4. That, pursuant to Standing Order 110 and 111, the Committee invite the two federal appointees to the Independent Advisory Board on Senate Appointments to appear at its meeting on Tuesday, March 8, 2016; and that, time permitting, the Committee set aside time at this meeting for review of caucus input in relation to the Committee’s study of initiatives toward a family-friendly House of Commons, pursuant to the motion adopted by the Committee on Thursday, January 28, 2016.
5. That, in lieu of its regular meeting on Thursday, March 10, 2016, the Committee attend an informal briefing provided by Elections Canada; and that the Clerk make the necessary arrangements for a working meal.
6. That the Committee devote its meetings on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 and Thursday, March 24, 2016, to hearing witnesses and planning in relation to its study of initiatives toward a family-friendly House of Commons.
Debate arose thereon.
David de Burgh Graham moved, — That the First Report of the Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure be concurred in.
The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to, by a show of hands: YEAS: 6; NAYS: 0.
David Christopherson moved, — That the Committee adopt the following procedures for in camera business:
That any motion to sit in camera should be debatable and amendable, and that the Committee may only meet in camera for the following purposes:
To review:
(a) wages, salaries and other employee benefits;
(b) contracts and contract negotiations;
(c) labour relations and personnel matters;
(d) a draft report;
(e) briefings concerning national security; and
That Minutes of in camera meetings should reflect the results of all votes taken by the Committee while in camera, including how each member votes when a recorded vote is requested, with the exception of report-writing.
Arnold Chan moved, — That the motion be amended by
a) replacing the words “and amendable” with the words “for not more than three (3) minutes each for the mover and one (1) speaker from each recognized party”;
b) replacing the words “(e) briefings concerning national security; and” with the following:
“(e) briefings concerning national security;
(f) matters of Members’ privileges;
(g) discussion of witness lists; and
(h) any other reason, with the consent of the whole Committee or on consideration of the advice of the Clerk.”.
David de Burgh Graham moved, — That the motion be amended by adding after the words “That Minutes of in camera meetings should” the following: “, with the unanimous consent of the Committee”.
At 1:00 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.