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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS

Meeting No. 2

Thursday, November 4, 2004

The Liaison Committee met in camera at 1:07 p.m. this day, in Room 112-N Centre Block, the Chair, Bonnie Brown, presiding.

Members of the Committee present: Leon E. Benoit, Don Boudria, Bonnie Brown, Marlene Catterall, David Chatters, Paul DeVillers, Gurmant Grewal, Nancy Karetak-Lindell, Massimo Pacetti, Bernard Patry, Pablo Rodriguez, Paul Steckle, Andrew Telegdi and John Williams.

Associate Members present: Rick Casson.

Other Members present: Pauline Picard.

In attendance: Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development: Jean-Philippe Brochu, Clerk of the Committee . Standing Committee on National Defence and Veterans Affairs: Angela Crandall, Clerk of the Committee . Standing Committee on Health: Carmen DePape, Clerk of the Committee . Standing Committee on Justice, Human Rights, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness: Diane Diotte, Clerk of the Committee . Standing Committee on Finance: Richard Dupuis, Clerk of the Committee . Standing Committee on Transport: Georges Etoka, Clerk of the Committee . Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade: Stephen Knowles, Clerk of the Committee . House of Commons: Tranquillo Marrocco, Deputy Principal Clerk ; Nicholas Pappas, Senior Financial Officer.

Witnesses: House of Commons: Colette Labrecque-Riel, Deputy Principal Clerk; Barbara Whittaker, Procedural Clerk, Committees Directorate.

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

The witnesses made a presentation on the new Committee Website and answered questions.

Consideration of budget submissions in accordance with Standing Order 107(1).

It was agreed, — That the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade be granted an operational budget of $12,450 for its study on Disarmament.

It was agreed, — That the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade be granted an operational budget of $37,500 for its study of Foreign Policy Issues.

It was agreed, — That the limit for official hospitality expenses for the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade be increased to $5,000 for fiscal year 2004-2005.

It was agreed, — That the Standing Committee on National Defence and Veterans Affairs be granted an operational budget of $58,900 for its study on the acquisition of submarines by the Canadian Forces.

It was agreed, — That the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development be granted an operational budget of $93,950 for its study of Bill C-14, Tlicho Land Claims and Self-Government Act.

It was agreed, — That the Standing Committee on Justice, Human Rights, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness be granted an operational budget of $19,500 for its study of Bill C-10, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (mental disorder) and to make consequential amendments to other Acts.

It was agreed, — That the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration be granted an operational budget of $28,700 for its study on citizenship and public hearings.

It was agreed, — That the Standing Committee on Finance be granted an operational budget of $78,500 for the 2004 Pre-Budget Consultations.

It was agreed, — That the Standing Committee on Health be granted an operational budget of $20,996 for its study of Bill C-12, An Act to prevent the introduction and spread of communicable diseases.

It was agreed, — That the Standing Committee on Health be granted an operational budget of $6,500 for its study on Tobacco Regulations.

It was agreed, — That the Standing Committee on Health be granted an operational budget of $6,500 for its study on Hepatitis C.

It was agreed, — That the Standing Committee on National Defence and Veterans Affairs be granted a travel budget of $32,509 to travel to Halifax (NS), on November 17 and 18, 2004, for site visits in furtherance of its study on the acquisition of submarines by the Canadian Forces.

It was agreed, — That the proposal entitled “Recommendations for Providing Committees with Appropriate Resources and Autonomy“ be considered as the first item of business at the next meeting.

At 1:59 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

Marc Bosc
Clerk of the Committee

2004-11-05 10:56 a.m.