OGGO Committee Meeting

The Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates met in a televised session at 3:32 p.m. this day, in Room 237-C Centre Block, the Chair, Leon Benoit, presiding.

The witness made a statement and answered questions.

At 4:41 p.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 4:44 p.m., the sitting resumed.

Pursuant to Standing Order 75(1), consideration of Clause 1 was postponed.

The Chair called Clause 2.

Pierre Lange made a statement and answered questions.

At 5:23 p.m., the Committee proceeded to sit in camera.

It was agreed, — That the Committee waive further consideration of the certificate of nomination of Dino Chiesa and convey its support of the nomination of Dino Chiesa to the position of Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation.

It was agreed, — That the Committee waive further consideration of the nomination of Guy Giguère to the position of Chairperson of the Public Service Staffing Tribunal.

It was agreed, — That the Clerk make the necessary arrangements for a working lunch at the Parliamentary Restaurant following the appearance of Mr. Louis Clark, President of the Government Accountability Project (Washington, D.C.), on Thursday, March 24, 2005.

The Chair presented the Fourth Report from the Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure which read as follows:

FOURTH REPORT OF THE SUB-COMMITTEE ON AGENDA AND PROCEDURE

The Sub-Committee on Agenda and Procedure of the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates met on Thursday, March 10, 2005, and has agreed to recommend the following:

It was agreed, — That the Committee carry out a general review of the Main Estimates;

It was agreed, — That the Committee study Vote 1 under GOVERNOR GENERAL in the Main Estimates 2005-2006;

It was agreed, — That the Committee select Service Canada for its detailed study of selected estimates;

It was agreed, — That the Committee study the Certificate of Nomination of Dino Chiesa, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation referred to the Committee on Wednesday, January 19, 2005, prior to April 4, 2005;

It was agreed, — That the Committee postpone until Autumn 2005 a study on reserve funds such as the Unity Fund, and a study of the appointment process.

Respectfully submitted

Leon Benoit

Chair

It was agreed, — That the report of the Subcommittee be concurred in.

The Committee commenced consideration of the draft report regarding the timeframe allowed for the study of the Supplementary Estimates (B) 2004-2005.

It was agreed, — That the draft report be adopted.

ORDERED, — That the Chair present the Report to the House.

At 5:29 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.