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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS
Meeting No. 60
Wednesday, October 7, 1998
The Standing Committee on Industry met at 3:35 p.m. this day, in Room 209, West Block, the Chair, Susan Whelan, presiding.
Members of the Committee present: Sue Barnes, Eugène Bellemare, Antoine Dubé, Marlene Jennings, Jim Jones, Stan Keyes, Francine Lalonde, Walt Lastewka, Ian Murray, Jim Pankiw, Janko Peric, Alex Shepherd and Susan Whelan.
In attendance: From Committees and Legislative Services Directorate: Richard Dupuis, Legislative Clerk. From the Library of Parliament: Nathalie Pothier and Antony Jackson, Research Officers.
Witnesses:From the Industry Canada: Robert Dunlop, Director General; Peter Webber, Team Leader, Small Business Financing; Serge Croteau, Director General; Lenore Scanlon, Legal Counsel.
Pursuant to an Order of Reference of the House dated Tuesday, October 6, 1998, consideration of Bill C-53, An Act to increase the availability of financing for the establishment, expansion, modernization and improvement of small businesses.
On Clause 1
Robert Dunlop made a statement and, with the other witnesses from Industry Canada, answered questions.
At 5:08 p.m., the sitting was suspended.
At 5:10 p.m., the sitting resumed, by unanimous consent, in camera.
The Committee proceeded to consider future business.
It was agreed, - That the Opposition parties would supply their lists of suggested witnesses for Bill C-53 to the Clerk of the Committee by Friday, October 9, 1998.
It was agreed, - That the Committee meet to discuss future business on Tuesday, October 20, 1998.
At 5:28 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
Susan Baldwin
Clerks of the Committee