On motion of Don Bell, it was agreed, - That the Committee retain, as needed and at the discretion of the Chair, the services of [one or more] analyst[s] from the Library of Parliament to assist it in its work.
On motion of Edward Fast, it is agreed, - That the Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure be composed of the Chair, the two Vice-Chairs and a member of the other opposition party.
On motion of Peter Julian, it is 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 two (2) members of the opposition.
Brian Jean moved, - That witnesses be given up to 10 minutes for their opening statement; that during the questioning of the witnesses, there be allocated 7 minutes for the first questioner of each party; and that thereafter at the discretion of the Chair 5 minutes be allocated to each subsequent questioner alternating between Government and Opposition parties.
Debate arose thereon.
Peter Julian moved, - That the motion be amended by deleting the words “between Government and Opposition“ and replacing them with the following: “amongst each of the“
Debate arose thereon.
Brian Jean moved, - That the motion be amended by deleting all the words after the word “chair“ and replacing them with the following: “5 minutes for each person present“.
Debate arose thereon.
Mario Laframboise moved, - That the motion be amended by deleting all the words after the word: “thereafter“ and replacing them with the following: “5 minutes be allocated for a second round to each party and that, at the discretion of the Chair, 5 minutes be allocated to each other member present that has not yet spoken“.
After debate, the question was put on the amendment of Peter Julian and negatived by a show of hands: YEAS: 1; NAYS: 10.
The question was put on the amendment of Mario Laframboise and agreed to by a show of hands: YEAS: 10; NAYS: 1.
The question was put on the motion, as amended, and was agreed to, and reads as follows:
That the witnesses be given up to 10 minutes for their opening statement; that, during the questioning of the witnesses, there be allocated 7 minutes for the first questioner of each party; and that thereafter “5 minutes be allocated for a second round to each party and that, at the discretion of the Chair, 5 minutes be allocated to each other member present that has not yet spoken.
On motion of Brian Jean, it was agreed, - That the Clerk of the Committee be authorized to distribute to the members of the Committee only documents that are available in both official languages.
On motion of Don Bell, it was agreed, - That the Clerk of the Committee be authorized to make the necessary arrangements to provide working meals for the Committee and its Subcommittees.
On motion of Charles Hubbard, it was agreed, - That, if requested, reasonable travel, accommodation and living expenses be reimbursed to witnessses, not exceeding one representative per organization; and that, in exceptional circumstances, payment for more representatives be made at the discretion of the Chair.
Andy Scott moved: - That, unless otherwise ordered, each Committee member be allowed to be accompanied by one staff person at an in camera meeting.
Debate arose thereon.
Mario Laframboise moved an amendment thereto: - That the motion be amended by adding immediately after the word “one“ the following: “member staff or party“.
After debate, the question was put on the amendment and agreed to.
The question was put on the motion, as amended, was agreed to, and reads as follows:
That, unless otherwise ordered, each Committee member be allowed to be accompanied by one member staff or party staff person at an in camera meeting.
It was agreed: - That one copy of the transcript of each in camera meeting be kept in the Committee Clerk’s office for consultation by members of the Committee.
Don Bell moved: - That a 48 hours’ notice be required for any substantive motion to be considered by the Committee, unless the susbstantive motion relates directly to business then under consideration; and that the notice of motion be filed with the Clerk of the Committee and distributed to members in both official languages.
Debate arose thereon.
Mario Laframboise moved: - That the motion be amended by adding immediately after the word “languages“ the following: “and that it be put on the Agenda of the next meeting of the Committee.“
The question was put on the amendment and was agreed to.
The question was put on the motion, as amended, and it was agreed to, and reads as follows:
That a 48 hours’ notice be required for any substantive motion to be considered by the Committee, unless the susbstantive motion relates directly to business then under consideration; and that the notice of motion be filed with the Clerk of the Committee and distributed to members in both official languages and that it be put on the Agenda of the next meeting of the Committee.