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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS
Meeting No. 23
Wednesday, April 12, 2000
The Standing Committee on Natural Resources and Government Operations met at 3:04 p.m. this day, in Room 371, West Block, the Chair, Joseph Volpe, presiding.
Members of the Committee present: Réginald Bélair, Serge Cardin, David Chatters, John Duncan, Yvon Godin, Ghislain Lebel, Carolyn Parrish, Carmen Provenzano, Julian Reed, Guy St-Julien, Brent St. Denis and Joseph Volpe.
In attendance: From the Parliamentary Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: Jean-Luc Bourdages and Tim Williams, Research Officers.
Witnesses: From the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade: Richard D. Ballhorn, Director General, International Environmental Affairs Bureau; Greg Graham, Co-ordinator, International Forestry Partnerships Program, International Communications, Communications Programs and Outreach Division; Douglas George, Director, Softwood Lumber Division. From the Department of Natural Resources: Dan Welsh, Director of Programs, Industry, Economics and Programs Branch. From the "Association des manufacturiers de bois de sciage du Québec": Jacques Gauvin, Vice-president, Forestry.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the Committee resumed consideration of its study of Canadian Forest Management Practices as an International Trade Issue.
The witnesses each made a statement and answered questions.
By unanimous consent, on motion of Brent St-Denis, it was agreed, - That the Standing Committee approve the travel motion presented at the April 11th in camera meeting.
That, for the purpose of travelling, the Committee be composed of ten (10) Members, - two (2) Canadian Alliance Members, one (1) Bloc Québécois Member, one (1) NDP Member, one (1) P.C. Member and five (5) Liberal Members and the necessary staff to accompany the Committee; and
That, for that purpose, the Committee adopt a travel budget in the amount of $ 72,910.80 with instructions to the Chair to present it to the Liaison Committee for approval.
At 4:22 p.m., the sitting was suspended.
At 4:23 p.m., the sitting resumed and Julian Reed (Vice-chair) took the Chair.
Jacques Gauvin, from the "Association des manufacturiers de bois de sciage du Québec" made a statement and answered questions.
At 5:11 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
Marie Carrière
Clerk of the Committee