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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS
Meeting No. 82
Tuesday, February 2, 1999
The Standing Committee on Industry met in camera at 3:35 p.m. this day, in Room 269, West Block, the Chair, Susan Whelan, presiding.
Members of the Committee present: Sue Barnes, Eugène Bellemare, Antoine Dubé, Rahim Jaffer, Marlene Jennings, Jim Jones, Stan Keyes, Francine Lalonde, Walt Lastewka, Ian Murray, Janko Peric, Alex Shepherd and Susan Whelan.
In attendance: From the Library of Parliament: Daniel Brassard and Antony Jackson, Research Officers.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the Committee proceeded to the consideration of its draft report of a study on Information Technology: Preparedness for Year 2000.
It was agreed, - That the Standing Committee proceed to finalize the report on Y2K on Thursday, February 4 for tabling on Monday, February 8, 1999.
At 3:57 p.m., the Committee proceeded to the consideration of its future business.
It was moved, - That the Standing Committee on Industry study without delay the question of implementing a real shipbuilding policy for shipyards in Quebec and in Canada, particularly by studying a document entitled "A Shipbuilding Policy in Canada: Resuscitating a Strategic Part of our Industrial Base".
It was moved, - That the motion be amended by striking out the words "in Quebec and".
The question being put on the amendment, it was agreed to.
The question being put on the main motion, as amended, it was negatived.
It was agreed, - That in relation to the Committee's work respecting the Canadian Space Agency, the Committee seek permission to travel for the purpose of visiting the Space Agency, that the necessary staff do accompany the Committee, and that a budget of $2,003.00 be approved for this travel.
At 4:21 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
Elizabeth B. Kingston
Clerk of the Committee