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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS

Meeting No. 4

Tuesday, May 16, 2006

The Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities met at 11:19 a.m. this day, in Room 209, West Block, the Chair, Merv Tweed, presiding.

Members of the Committee present: Don H. Bell, Steven Blaney, Robert Carrier, Ed Fast, Hon. Charles Hubbard, Brian Jean, Peter Julian, Mario Laframboise, Hon. Andy Scott, Brian Storseth, Hon. Belinda Stronach and Mervin Tweed.

In attendance: Parliamentary Information and Research Service: John Christopher, Analyst ; Allison Padova, Analyst.

Witnesses: Bridge & Tunnel Operators Association: Thomas E. Garlock, President.

Other Participants present: Niagara Falls Bridge Commission: Mr. Ted Gibson, Consultant. Buffalo and Fort Erie Public Bridge Authority: Mr. Ron Rienas, General Manager.

Pursuant to the Order of Reference of Monday, May 1, 2006, the Committee resumed consideration of Bill C-3, An Act respecting international bridges and tunnels and making a consequential amendment to another Act.

Thomas E. Garlock made an opening statement and answered questions.

Brian Jean gave notice of the following motion:

- That the motion agreed to, on May 4, 2006 be rescinded, and replaced by the following clarification:

That witnesses be given 10 minutes for their opening statement; that, for the questioning of witnesses, 7 minutes be allocated to each party for the first round, and that, for all subsequent rounds, 5 minutes be allocated to each party for their members that have not yet spoken, starting with the official Opposition, and any further time allowed will be allocated equal between each opposition party at the discretion of the Chair.

The Committee proceeded to consider its future business. It was agreed that the Committee meet on Thursday, May 18, 2006 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

At 1:05 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

Georges Etoka
Clerk of the Committee

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