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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS

Meeting No. 34

Thursday, October 22, 2009

The Standing Committee on National Defence met at 9:09 a.m. this day, in Room 362, East Block, the Chair, Hon. Maxime Bernier, presiding.

Members of the Committee present: Claude Bachand, Hon. Maxime Bernier, Ray Boughen, Peter Braid, Cheryl Gallant, Jack Harris, Laurie Hawn, Hon. Anita Neville, Pascal-Pierre Paillé, LaVar Payne and Hon. Bryon Wilfert.

Acting Members present: Marcel Proulx for Hon. Ujjal Dosanjh.

In attendance: House of Commons: Angela Crandall, Procedural Clerk . Library of Parliament: Wolfgang Koerner, Analyst.

Witnesses: Nunavut Tunngavik Inc.: Paul Kaludjak, President; Laurie Pelly, Legal Advisor; Udloriak Hanson, Senior Policy Liaison.

Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the Committee on Monday, February 23, 2009, the Committee resumed its study on Arctic sovereignty.

By unanimous consent, it was agreed, — That at 10:30 a.m. the Committee proceed to sit in camera to discuss an alleged question of privilege.

Paul Kaludjak made a statement and, with the other witnesses, answered questions.

At 10:25 a.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 10:30 a.m., the sitting resumed.

At 10:31 a.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 10:32 a.m., the sitting resumed in camera.

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

The Committee commenced consideration of a draft report.

It was agreed, — That the debate be adjourned until Tuesday, October 27, 2009, at 9:00 a.m.

At 11:10 a.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

Paul Cardegna
Clerk of the Committee

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