FOPO Committee Meeting
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Minutes of Proceedings
Jaime Battiste moved, — That the committee commence its study of frozen-at-sea spot prawns at the earliest opportunity, resume with the last meetings scheduled on its study of the state of the Pacific salmon, and thereafter commence its study of corporate offshore licences.
Debate arose thereon.
Mel Arnold moved, — That the motion be amended by adding after the words “offshore licences” the following: “and that the study of the state of the Pacific salmon be identified as the first priority to get done”.
After debate, the question was put on the amendment of Mel Arnold and it was negatived on the following recorded division:
YEAS: Mel Arnold, Richard Bragdon, Blaine Calkins, Marilène Gill, Dan Mazier — 5;
NAYS: Jaime Battiste, Terry Beech, Serge Cormier, Ken Hardie, Gord Johns, Robert J. Morrissey — 6.
The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following recorded division:
YEAS: Jaime Battiste, Terry Beech, Serge Cormier, Ken Hardie, Gord Johns, Robert J. Morrissey — 6;
NAYS: Mel Arnold, Richard Bragdon, Blaine Calkins, Marilène Gill, Dan Mazier — 5.
It was agreed, — That, in relation to the study of frozen-at-sea spot prawns, members submit their list of suggested witnesses no later than Thursday, April 29, at 12:00 p.m. ET.
It was agreed, — That, in relation to the study of frozen-at-sea spot prawns, the committee report its recommendations to the House and to the Minister by way of a letter.
It was agreed, — That, in relation to the study of the state of the Pacific salmon, members submit their list of additional witnesses no later than Friday, April 30, at 12:00 p.m. ET.
Richard Bragdon moved, — That the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard be invited to appear before the committee to discuss the study of the state of the Pacific salmon and relevant measures contained in Budget 2021.
Debate arose thereon.
Mel Arnold moved, — That the motion be amended by adding after the words “before the committee” the following: “for one two-hour meeting”.
Debate arose thereon.
At 4:11 p.m, pursuant to Standing Order 115(5), it was agreed that the committee continue to sit.
The question was put on the amendment of Mel Arnold and it was agreed to on the following recorded division:
YEAS: Mel Arnold, Jaime Battiste, Terry Beech, Richard Bragdon, Blaine Calkins, Serge Cormier, Marilène Gill, Ken Hardie, Gord Johns, Dan Mazier, Robert J. Morrissey — 11;
NAYS: — 0.
The question was put on the motion, as amended, and it was agreed to on the following recorded division:
YEAS: Mel Arnold, Jaime Battiste, Terry Beech, Richard Bragdon, Blaine Calkins, Serge Cormier, Marilène Gill, Ken Hardie, Gord Johns, Dan Mazier, Robert J. Morrissey — 11;
NAYS: — 0.
The motion, as amended, read as follows:
That the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard be invited to appear before the committee for one two hour meeting to discuss the study of the state of the Pacific salmon and relevant measures contained in Budget 2021.
At 4:25 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.