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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS

Meeting No. 22

Thursday, March 10, 2005

The Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage met at 9:08 a.m. this day, in Room 237-C Centre Block, the Chair, Marlene Catterall, presiding.

Members of the Committee present: Charlie Angus, Gord Brown, Sarmite Bulte, Marlene Catterall, Maka Kotto, Marc Lemay, Bev Oda, Gary Schellenberger, Mario Silva, Scott Simms and David Smith.

In attendance: Parliamentary Information and Research Service: Sam Banks, Analyst . As Individual: David Black, Consultant.

Witnesses: Telefilm Canada: M. S. Wayne Clarkson, Executive Director; Charles Bélanger, Chair of the Board of Directors; Karen Franklin, Director, English Operations; Michel Pradier, Director, French Operations; Ralph Holt, Sector Head, Feature Film.

Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the Committee resumed its study of Canadian Feature Film Industry.

Charlie Angus moved, — 1) That the government of Canada develop skills and competence-related criteria for all government appointments, including Board Members and senior Officers of Crown Corporations and other government agencies, for which the Standing Committee has reviewing responsibility; and that these criteria specifically address the non-partisan nature of these appointments.

2) That the government then submit these criteria to the Standing Committee for consideration, and approval with amendment if necessary.

3) That the Government of Canada then publicly release, including publishing in the Canada Gazette, the committee-approved criteria for each appointment.

4) That the names and background of each nominee for appointment be referred to the Standing Committee prior to the date of their appointment, with an explanation of how each nominee has met the established criteria; and, that the Committee, unless it unanimously decides otherwise, shall have at least one full meeting every two months (while the House of Commons is in session) to review the nominees. .

After debate, the question was put on the motion and it was negatived, by a show of hands: YEAS: 3; NAYS: 8.

S. Wayne Clarkson made an opening statement and with the witnesses answered questions.

At 11:56 a.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

Jacques Lahaie
Clerk of the Committee

2005/03/24 3:16 p.m.