On motion of Beth Phinney, it was agreed, - That the Chair, the two Vice-Chairs, an additional Liberal member and a representative of the Bloc Québécois and the New Democratic Party do compose the Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure.
On motion of Marlene Jennings, it was agreed, - That the Committee retain the services of one or more analysts from the Library of Parliament, as needed, to assist the Committee in its work, at the discretion of the Chair.
On motion of Joe Jordan, it was agreed, - That the Chair be authorized to hold meetings to receive and publish evidence when a quorum is not present provided that at least five (5) members are present including three (3) government members and two (2) members of the opposition; and
That in the absence of a reduced quorum of five (5) members, the Chair be authorized to call the meeting in order to receive and publish evidence no sooner than 15 minutes after the time indicated on the notice provided that three (3) members are present including one member of the Opposition and a member of the government.
On motion of Odina Desrochers, it was agreed, - That witnesses be given (5) minutes to make their opening statement and if they have additional information, it should be deposited with the Clerk of the Committee; and
That during the questioning of witnesses, there be allocated eight (8) minutes for the first questioner of each party and that thereafter four (4) minutes be allocated to each subsequent questioner, at the discretion of the Chair.
On motion of Marlene Jennings, it was agreed, - That, if requested, reasonable travel, accommodation and living expenses be reimbursed to witnesses not exceeding two (2) representatives per organization.
On motion of Marlene Jennings, it was agreed, - That the Clerk of the Committee be authorized to distribute documents to the members of the Committee only when they exist in both official languages.
On motion of Alan Tonks, it was agreed, - That the Clerk of the Committee be authorized to make the necessary arrangements to provide for working meals for the Committee and its subcommittees.
On motion of Alan Tonks, it was agreed, - That forty-eight (48) hours’ written notice be given before any substantive motion is considered by the Committee.