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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS

Meeting No. 2

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

The Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage met at 8:46 a.m. this day, in Room 8-53, 131 Queen Street, the Chair, the Hon. Rob Moore, presiding.

Members of the Committee present: Scott Armstrong, Tyrone Benskin, Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet, Gordon Brown, Paul Calandra, Andrew Cash, Parm Gill, Jim Hillyer, Hon. Rob Moore, Pierre Nantel, Scott Simms and Terence Young.

In attendance: Library of Parliament: Michael Dewing, Analyst ; Marion Ménard, Analyst . House of Commons: Evelyn Lukyniuk, Procedural Clerk.

Pursuant to Standing Order 106(2), the Committee proceeded to the Election of the First Vice-Chair.

The Clerk of the Committee presided over the election of the First Vice-Chair.

On motion of Tyrone Benskin, it was agreed, — That Pierre Nantel be elected First Vice-Chair of the Committee.

At 8:55 a.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 8:55 a.m., the sitting resumed in camera.

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

It was agreed, — That the Committee invite the New Brunswick Minister of Tourism, the Honourable Trevor Holder, and the Bay of Fundy Tourism Partnership Director, Terri McCulloch, to appear before the Committee on Tuesday, October 4, 2011 on the importance of the New 7 Wonders of Nature Contest as it pertains to the development of tourism and economic development of the entire Bay of Fundy region, and that this meeting be televised.

It was agreed, — That the Committee invite the President, and relevant officials, of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) in relation to the CBC's Five-Year Strategic Plan.

It was agreed, — That the Committee conduct a review of the National Protocol Procedures in order to provide better guidance to provincial and municipal partners in events such as state visits, funerals and memorials.

It was agreed, — That the Committee undertake a study of Canada's 150th anniversary celebrations, and that in relation to this study, the Committee hear from the Minister of Canadian Heritage and stakeholders from across Canada.

It was agreed, — That the Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure meet on Thursday, September 29, 2011, from 8:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. to plan future business.

At 10:19 a.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

Christine Holke David
Clerk of the Committee

2011/09/28 3:14 p.m.