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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS

Meeting No. 47

Tuesday, June 17, 2008

The Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology met by videoconference at 11:03 a.m. this day, in Room 308, West Block, the Chair, James Rajotte, presiding.

Members of the Committee present: André Arthur, Paule Brunelle, Colin Carrie, Hon. Mark Eyking, Peggy Nash, James Rajotte, Bruce Stanton, Dave Van Kesteren and Robert Vincent.

Acting Members present: Hon. John McKay for Hon. Raymond Simard and Rob Moore for Bruce Stanton.

In attendance: Library of Parliament: Lalita Acharya, Analyst ; Eleanor Fast, Analyst ; Dan Shaw, Analyst.

Witnesses: Canadian Airports Council: Jim Facette, President and Chief Executive Officer; Daniel-Robert Gooch, Director of Communications. Canadian Tourism Commission: Steve Allan, Chairperson of the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee; Michele McKenzie, President and Chief Executive Officer. Tourism Industry Association of Canada: Christopher Jones, Vice-President, Public Affairs; Randy M. Williams, President and Chief Executive Officer.

The Committee proceeded to the consideration of matters related to Committee business.

Mark Eyking moved, — That the proposed budget in the amount of $161,329, for the Committee’s travel to Waterloo, Toronto, Montreal, Sydney, Halifax, Boston and Washington, from September 15 to 19, 2008, related to the study on Canadian Science and Technology be adopted and that the Chair present the said budget to the Budget Subcommittee of the Liaison Committee.

It was agreed, — That the Committee hold meetings for the purposes of receiving testimony related to Bill C-454, An Act to amend the Competition Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, on October 7, 9, 21 and 23, 2008.

It was agreed, — That the Sub-committee on oil and gas and other energy pricing meet on Wednesday, August 27, during two separate 2-hour panels, and that possible additional meetings be scheduled as required.

Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the Committee on June 5, 2008, the Committee commenced its study of the current state of the Canadian Tourism Industry.

Jim Facette, Steve Allen and Randy M. Williams made statements and, with Michele McKenzie and Christopher Jones, answered questions.

At 12:49 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

Michelle Tittley
Clerk of the Committee

2008/10/01 8:41 a.m.