| MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS |
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| Meeting No. 23 |
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| Tuesday, June 1, 2010 |
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The Standing Committee on Finance met in a televised session at 3:32 p.m. this day, in Room 237-C, Centre Block, the Chair, James Rajotte, presiding. |
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Members of the Committee present: Robert Carrier, Bernard Généreux, Russ Hiebert, Hon. John McCallum, Hon. John McKay, Ted Menzies, Thomas J. Mulcair, Massimo Pacetti, Daniel Paillé, James Rajotte and Mike Wallace. |
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Associate Members present: Cathy McLeod. |
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Other Members present: Yves Lessard. |
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In attendance: Library of Parliament: Mark Mahabir, Analyst. House of Commons: Julie-Anne Macdonald, Committee Clerk. |
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Witnesses: House of Commons: André Bellavance, Richmond—Arthabaska; Louis Plamondon, Bas-Richelieu—Nicolet—Bécancour. Bloc Québécois: Jean-David Beaulieu, Researcher, Bloc Québécois Research Bureau; Odile Rochon, Researcher. Regroupement des retraité(es) des Aciers Atlas: Pierre St-Michel, President; Diane Blanchard, Secretary. Association des retraités d'Asbestos Inc.: Gaston Fréchette, President, Sous-comité des retraités et travailleurs encore actifs de Mine Jeffrey; René Langlois, Secretary, Sous-comité des retraités et travailleurs encore actifs de Mine Jeffrey. Fédération des associations de retraités du Québec: Jacques Beaudoin, President. As an individual: Malcolm Hamilton. |
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| Pursuant to the Order of Reference of Wednesday, March 3, 2010, the Committee commenced consideration of Bill C-290, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (tax credit for loss of retirement income). |
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André Bellavance and Louis Plamondon made statements and, with Jean-David Beaulieu, answered questions. |
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At 4:25 p.m., the sitting was suspended. At 4:28 p.m., the sitting resumed. |
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The witnesses made statements and answered questions. |
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At 5:15 p.m., by unanimous consent and pursuant to Standing Order 115(5), it was agreed that the Committee continue to sit. |
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At 5:21 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair. |
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Jean-François Pagé
Clerk of the Committee
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| 2010/06/02 12:08 p.m. |