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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS

Meeting No. 35

Thursday, May 1, 2008

The Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology met at 11:06 a.m. this day, in Room 308, West Block, the Vice-Chair, Dan McTeague, presiding.

Members of the Committee present: André Arthur, Hon. Scott Brison, Paule Brunelle, Colin Carrie, Hon. Mark Eyking, Hon. Dan McTeague, Peggy Nash, James Rajotte, Hon. Raymond Simard, Bruce Stanton, Dave Van Kesteren and Robert Vincent.

Acting Members present: Dennis Bevington for Peggy Nash.

In attendance: Library of Parliament: Eleanor Fast, Analyst ; Dan Shaw, Analyst.

Witnesses: Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada: Robert Best, Vice-President, National Affairs Branch; Michelle Gauthier, Director of Research, Policy and Analysis. Genome Canada: Martin Godbout, President and Chief Executive Officer. Canada Foundation for Innovation: Manon Harvey, Vice-President, Finance and Corporate Services; Eliot Phillipson, President and Chief Executive Officer. Biotron: Norm Hüner, Scientific Director.

Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the Committee on February 7, 2008, the Committee resumed its study of Canadian Science and Technology.

Robert Best, Eliot Phillipson, Martin Godbout and Norm Hüner made statements and, with Michelle Gauthier, answered questions.

At 12:52 p.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 12:57 p.m., the sitting resumed in camera.

James Rajotte took the Chair.

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

It was agreed, — That the proposed budget in the amount of $182,223, for the Committee’s travel to Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Vancouver and San Francisco, from May 25 to May 30, 2008, related to the study on Canadian Science and Technology be adopted and that the Chair present the said budget to the Budget Subcommittee of the Liaison Committee.

It was agreed, — That the proposed budget in the amount of $172,900, for the Committee’s travel to Waterloo, Toronto, Montreal, Sydney, Halifax, Boston and Washington related to the study on Canadian Science and Technology be adopted and that the Chair present the said budget to the Budget Subcommittee of the Liaison Committee.

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

That the Committee prolong the study on Canadian science and technology into the fall.

That in regards to travel for the study on Canadian science and technology, the Committee undertake two (2) trips in order to hear witnesses and visit facilities relevant to the study.

That the first trip take place during the week of May 25, 2008, and include visits to the cities of Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Vancouver and San Francisco.

That the second trip include visits to the cities of Waterloo, Toronto, Montreal, Sydney, Halifax, Boston and Washington and take place sometime during the month of September.

It was agreed, — That the Fourth Report of the Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure be adopted.

At 1:11 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

Michelle Tittley
Clerk of the Committee

2008-09-16 4:11 p.m.