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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS
Meeting No. 48
Thursday, May 29, 2003
The Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology met at 9:29 a.m. this day, in Room 269, West Block, the Chair, Walt Lastewka, presiding.
Members of the Committee present: Larry Bagnell, Brian Fitzpatrick, Walt Lastewka, Serge Marcil, Dan McTeague, Hon. Gilbert Normand, James Rajotte, Andy Savoy, Brent St. Denis, Paddy Torsney and Joseph Volpe.
In attendance: From the Library of Parliament: Geoffrey P. Kieley and Dan Shaw, Research Officers.
Appearing: From the House of Commons: Hon. Gerry Byrne, Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency).
Witnesses: From Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency: Paul J. LeBlanc, Vice-President, Policy and Programs; Peter Estey, Vice-President, Finance and Corporate Services.
Pursuant to the Order of Reference of the House dated February 26, 2003, the Main Estimates for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2004, Votes, 20 and 25, under INDUSTRY.
The Hon. Gerry Byrne, Minister of State made an opening statement and with Peter Estey answered questions.
At 10:34 a.m., the sitting was suspended.
At 10:37 a.m., the sitting resumed.
The Committee resumed in camera to considers its future business.
At 11:10 a.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
Jean-François Pagé
Clerk of the Committee