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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS

Meeting No. 15

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

The Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology met at 3:31 p.m. this day, in Room 308, West Block, the Chair, Hon. Michael D.Chong, presiding.

Members of the Committee present: Robert Bouchard, Gord Brown, Hon. Michael D. Chong, Siobhan Coady, Marc Garneau, Mike Lake, Brian Masse, Anthony Rota, Dave Van Kesteren, Robert Vincent, Mike Wallace and Chris Warkentin.

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

Appearing: Hon. Tony Clement, Minister of Industry.

Witnesses: Department of Industry: Paul Boothe, Senior Associate Deputy Minister; Richard Dicerni, Deputy Minister; Kevin Lindsey, Chief Financial Officer.

Pursuant to Standing Order 81(4), the Committee commenced consideration of the Main Estimates 2009-2010: Votes 1, 5 and 10 under ATLANTIC CANADA OPPORTUNITIES AGENCY, Votes 1 and 5 under ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF CANADA FOR THE REGIONS OF QUEBEC, Votes 1, 5, 10, L15, L20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90 and 95 under INDUSTRY, Votes 1 and 5 under WESTERN ECONOMIC DIVERSIFICATION referred to the Committee on Thursday, February 26, 2009.

The witnesses made statements and answered questions.

The Minister made a statement and, with the other witnesses, answered questions.

By unanimous consent, the Chair called Votes 1, 5 and 10 under ATLANTIC CANADA OPPORTUNITIES AGENCY, Votes 1 and 5 under ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF CANADA FOR THE REGIONS OF QUEBEC, Votes 1, 5, 10, L15, L20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90 and 95 under INDUSTRY, Votes 1 and 5 under WESTERN ECONOMIC DIVERSIFICATION.

Votes 1, 5 and 10 under ATLANTIC CANADA OPPORTUNITIES AGENCY, Votes 1 and 5 under ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF CANADA FOR THE REGIONS OF QUEBEC, Votes 1, 5, 10, L15, L20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90 and 95 under INDUSTRY, Votes 1 and 5 under WESTERN ECONOMIC DIVERSIFICATION carried, on division.

ORDERED, — That the Chair report Votes 1, 5 and 10 under ATLANTIC CANADA OPPORTUNITIES AGENCY, Votes 1 and 5 under ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF CANADA FOR THE REGIONS OF QUEBEC, Votes 1, 5, 10, L15, L20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90 and 95 under INDUSTRY, Votes 1 and 5 under WESTERN ECONOMIC DIVERSIFICATION to the House.

At 5:15 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

Michelle Tittley
Clerk of the Committee

2009/05/07 2:31 p.m.