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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS

Meeting No. 86

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

The Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates met in a televised session at 11:03 a.m. this day, in Room 253-D, Centre Block, the Vice-Chair, Peter Braid, presiding.

Members of the Committee present: Dan Albas, Jay Aspin, Denis Blanchette, Kelly Block, Peter Braid, Hon. Ron Cannan, Linda Duncan, Jacques Gourde, Hon. John McCallum, Mathieu Ravignat and Bernard Trottier.

Acting Members present: Alain Giguère for Pat Martin.

In attendance: Library of Parliament: Raphaelle Deraspe, Analyst ; Lindsay McGlashan, Analyst.

Witnesses: Public Service Labour Relations Board: Sylvie M.D. Guilbert, General Counsel, Legal Services; Guy Lalonde, Executive Director of the Board; David Olsen, Acting Chairperson.

Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(c)(iii), the Committee resumed consideration of the Main Estimates 2013-14 referred to the Committee on Monday, February 25, 2013.

David Olsen made a statement and, with the other witnesses, answered questions.

At 12:01 p.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 12:03 p.m., the sitting resumed.

By unanimous consent, the Chair called Votes 95, 100, 105 and 110 under CANADIAN HERITAGE.

Votes 95, 100, 105 and 110 under CANADIAN HERITAGE carried on division.

The Chair called Vote 1 under GOVERNOR GENERAL.

Vote 1 under GOVERNOR GENERAL carried on division.

The Chair called Vote 1 under PARLIAMENT.

Vote 1 under PARLIAMENT carried on division.

By unanimous consent, the Chair called Votes 1, 5 and 10 under PRIVY COUNCIL.

Votes 1, 5 and 10 under PRIVY COUNCIL carried on division.

By unanimous consent, the Chair called Votes 1, 5, 10, 15 and 20 under PUBLIC WORKS AND GOVERNMENT SERVICES.

Votes 1, 5, 10, 15 and 20 under PUBLIC WORKS AND GOVERNMENT SERVICES carried on division.

By unanimous consent, the Chair called Votes 1, 5, 10, 20, 25, 30, 33, 40 and 50 under TREASURY BOARD.

Votes 1, 5, 10, 20, 25, 30, 33, 40 and 50 under TREASURY BOARD carried on division.

ORDERED, — That the Chair report Votes 95, 100, 105 and 110 under CANADIAN HERITAGE, Vote 1 under GOVERNOR GENERAL, Vote 1 under PARLIAMENT, Votes 1, 5 and 10 under PRIVY COUNCIL, Votes 1, 5, 10, 15 and 20 under PUBLIC WORKS AND GOVERNMENT SERVICES, Votes 1, 5, 10, 20, 25, 30, 33, 40 and 50 under TREASURY BOARD, less the amounts voted in Interim Supply, to the House.

At 12:07 p.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 12:07 p.m., the sitting resumed in camera.

Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(c)(iv) and the motion adopted by the Committee on Thursday, September 27, 2012, the Committee resumed its study of energy efficiency in government buildings, structures and public works.

It was agreed, — That, with regard to its study on energy efficiency in government buildings, structures and public works, the Committee use only the validated public data in the documentation submitted by the U.S. Department of Energy.

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

It was agreed, — That the Committee invite to appear the officials from the Department of Public Works and Government Services in the first hour of an upcoming meeting, and the Fairness Monitor IT/NET in the second hour, in order to provide an update on any specific measures taken, if any, to address issues and concerns with procurement for relocation services under the Integrated Relocation Program, including: (1) revisions to policy and practice in response to concerns and recommendations in the November 2006 Report of the Auditor General; (2) revisions to policy and practice in response to the April 6, 2013 judgment and award against the Government of Canada by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in relation to the 2002 and 2004 tendering process; (3) any additional changes to the Integrated Relocation Program procurement processes.

At 12:57 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

Marc-Olivier Girard
Clerk of the Committee

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