The Hon. Judy Foote made a statement and, with Marie Lemay and Gavin Liddy, answered questions.

Hon. Steven Blaney gave notice of the following motion:

That the Minister be invited to reappear before the Committee by October 31, 2016, for an update on the Phoenix Payroll System and specifically address the backlog issue.

At 4:34 p.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 4:39 p.m., the sitting resumed.

Marie Lemay, Gavin Liddy and Brigitte Fortin answered questions.

Erin Weir moved, — That the Committee reopen its study of Shared Services Canada and invite former Chief Statistician Wayne Smith to appear as a witness.

At 4:58 p.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 4:58 p.m., the sitting resumed.

RULING BY THE CHAIR

The Chair ruled the motion inadmissible as it does not relate to the subject at hand.

At 5:35 p.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 5:40 p.m., the sitting resumed in camera.

It was agreed, — That in relation to the study of Canada Post, the proposed budget in the amount of $ 172 077.20, for the Committee’s travel to Surrey, Edmonton, Calgary, Yellowknife, Moose Jaw, Regina, Winnipeg and Scanterbury in the Fall of 2016, be adopted.

It was agreed, — That each Party provide a prioritized list of witnesses per city to the Clerk by no later than 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 22, 2016.

It was agreed, — That, in relation to its study of Shared Services Canada, the Committee invite former Chief Statistician Wayne Smith to appear.

It was agreed, — That the Minister be invited to appear to brief the Committee on the Phoenix Payroll System and specifically address the backlog issue.