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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS

Meeting No. 66

Wednesday, November 5, 2003

The Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology met in camera at 3:37 p.m. this day, in Room 209 West Block, the Chair, Walt Lastewka, presiding.

Members of the Committee present: Larry Bagnell, Paul Crête, Cheryl Gallant, Walt Lastewka, Serge Marcil, Brian Masse, James Rajotte, Andy Savoy, Brent St. Denis and Joseph Volpe.

Acting Members present: Gerald Keddy for André Bachand, Carolyn Parrish for Paddy Torsney and Judy Sgro for Dan McTeague.

In attendance: Library of Parliament: Lalita Acharya, Analyst ; Robin MacKay, Analyst ; Dan Shaw, Analyst.

Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), consideration of the possible causes of the recent increase in the price of gasoline, and the significant negative effects that the increase is having on the economy, and recommendations for appropriate corrective measures to the federal government.

The Committee resumed consideration of a draft report.

It was agreed, — That the draft report (as amended) be concurred in.

Ordered, — That the Chair or a designate present the Fifth Report (as amended) to the House at the earliest possible opportunity.

It was agreed, — That pursuant to Standing Order 109, the Committee request that the Government table a comprehensive response to this report within one hundred fifty (150) days.

It was agreed, — That the Chair be authorized to make such typographical and editorial changes as may be necessary without changing the substance of the draft report to the House.

It was agreed, — That 550 copies of the report be printed in both English and French in tumble format.

It was agreed, — That, pursuant to Standing Order 108(1)(a), the Committee authorize the printing of dissenting and/or supplementary opinions as appendices to this report, immediately following the signature of the Chair.

It was agreed, — That any dissenting and/or supplementary opinions be limited to not more than three (3) pages.

It was agreed, — That any dissenting and/or supplementary opinions be received by the Clerk by electronic mail in both official languages as soon as possible.

Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the Committee commenced consideration of future business relating to the Automatic Injunction Provisions in the Patented Medicine (Notice of Compliance) Regulations of the Patent Act.

At 5:28 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

Louise M. Thibault
Clerk of the Committee

2003/11/14 2:41 p.m.