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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS

Meeting No. 2

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

The Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology met at 3:35 p.m. this day, in Room 308, West Block, the Chair, the Hon. Michael D.Chong, presiding.

Members of the Committee present: Robert Bouchard, Gordon Brown, Hon. Michael D. Chong, Siobhan Coady, Marc Garneau, Mike Lake, Brian Masse, Anthony Rota, Dave Van Kesteren, Robert Vincent and Chris Warkentin.

Associate Members present: Glenn Thibeault.

In attendance: Library of Parliament: Dan Shaw, Analyst ; Terrence Thomas, Analyst.

Appearing: Hon. Tony Clement, P.C., M.P., Minister of Industry.

Witnesses: Department of Industry: Richard Dicerni, Deputy Minister; Paul Boothe, Senior Associate Deputy Minister; Kevin Lindsey, Chief Financial Officer.

Pursuant to Standing Order 81(5), the Committee commenced consideration of the Supplementary Estimates (B) 2008-2009: Votes 1b and 5b under ATLANTIC CANADA OPPORTUNITIES AGENCY, Votes 1b and 5b under ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF CANADA FOR THE REGIONS OF QUEBEC, Votes 1b, 5b, 10b, 35b, 45b, 55b, 60b, 65b, 70b, 75b, 80b and 85b under INDUSTRY, Votes 1b and 5b under WESTERN ECONOMIC DIVERSIFICATION referred to the Committee on Thursday, January 29, 2009.

The Minister made a statement and, with Richard Dicerni and Paul Boothe, answered questions.

By unanimous consent, the Chair called Votes 1b and 5b under ATLANTIC CANADA OPPORTUNITIES AGENCY, Votes 1b and 5b under ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF CANADA FOR THE REGIONS OF QUEBEC, Votes 1b, 5b, 10b, 35b, 45b, 55b, 60b, 65b, 70b, 75b, 80b and 85b under INDUSTRY, Votes 1b and 5b under WESTERN ECONOMIC DIVERSIFICATION.

Votes 1b and 5b under ATLANTIC CANADA OPPORTUNITIES AGENCY, Votes 1b and 5b under ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF CANADA FOR THE REGIONS OF QUEBEC, Votes 1b, 5b, 10b, 35b, 45b, 55b, 60b, 65b, 70b, 75b, 80b and 85b under INDUSTRY, Votes 1b and 5b under WESTERN ECONOMIC DIVERSIFICATION were agreed to, by a show of hands: YEAS: 8; NAYS 1.

ORDERED, — That the Chair report Votes 1b and 5b under ATLANTIC CANADA OPPORTUNITIES AGENCY, Votes 1b and 5b under ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF CANADA FOR THE REGIONS OF QUEBEC, Votes 1b, 5b, 10b, 35b, 45b, 55b, 60b, 65b, 70b, 75b, 80b and 85b under INDUSTRY, Votes 1b and 5b under WESTERN ECONOMIC DIVERSIFICATION to the House.

At 5:30 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

Michelle Tittley
Clerk of the Committee

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