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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS

Meeting No. 33

Thursday, October 22, 2009

The Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development met at 11:10 a.m. this day, in Room 371, West Block, the Chair, James Bezan, presiding.

Members of the Committee present: James Bezan, Bernard Bigras, Peter Braid, Linda Duncan, David J. McGuinty, Christian Ouellet, Francis Scarpaleggia, Justin Trudeau, Mark Warawa and Jeff Watson.

Acting Members present: Peter Goldring for Stephen Woodworth and Alan Tonks for Francis Scarpaleggia.

In attendance: Library of Parliament: Penny Becklumb, Analyst ; Tim Williams, Analyst.

Witnesses: Department of Natural Resources: Carol Buckley, Director General, Office of Energy Efficiency. Department of Health: John Cooper, Director, Water, Air and Climate Change Bureau, Safe Environments Directorate. Department of the Environment: Michael Martin, Chief Negotiator, Climate Change Negotiations Office.

Pursuant to the Order of Reference of Wednesday, April 1, 2009, the Committee resumed consideration of Bill C-311, An Act to ensure Canada assumes its responsibilities in preventing dangerous climate change.

Michael Martin made a statement and, with the other witnesses, answered questions.

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

On motion of Justin Trudeau, it was agreed, — That the meetings in relation to Bill C-311 be televised when possible, except for the clause-by-clause consideration meetings.

At 12:58 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

Guyanne L. Desforges
Clerk of the Committee

2009/12/16 2:30 p.m.