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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS

Meeting No. 37

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

The Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities met at 8:48 a.m. this day, in Room 228, La Promenade Building, the Chair, Merv Tweed, presiding.

Members of the Committee present: Mark Adler, Robert Aubin, Olivia Chow, Hon. Denis Coderre, Ed Holder, Pierre Poilievre, Blake Richards, Mike Sullivan, Merv Tweed and Jeff Watson.

Acting Members present: Rob Clarke for Lawrence Toet and Élaine Michaud for Isabelle Morin.

In attendance: Library of Parliament: Allison Padova, Analyst.

Witnesses: Westport Innovations Inc.: Jonathan Burke, Vice-President, Global Market Development.

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

The Committee resumed consideration of the motion of Olivia Chow, — That, the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities immediately commence a study on the subject matter of the sections of Bill C-38, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 29, 2012 and other measures, which directly fall within the mandate of this committee, namely Part 4, Division 31, Railway Safety Act; Part 4, Division 45, Canada Marine Act, and Part 4, Division 48, Canadian Air Transport Security Authority Act.

The debate continued.

Pierre Poilievre moved, — That the debate be now adjourned.

The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following recorded division: YEAS: Mark Adler, Rob Clarke, Ed Holder, Pierre Poilievre, Blake Richards, Jeff Watson — 6; NAYS: Robert Aubin, Olivia Chow, Denis Coderre, Élaine Michaud, Mike Sullivan — 5.

Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the Committee on September 26, 2011, the Committee resumed its study of Innovative Transportation Technologies.

Jonathan Burke made a statement and answered questions.

At 10:35 a.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 10:37 a.m., the sitting resumed.

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

By unanimous consent, it was agreed, — That Élaine Michaud be allowed to move the motion put on notice by Robert Aubin.

Élaine Michaud moved, — That, the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure & Communities call on the Government to amend the provisions of the Aeronautics Act related to the development of new aerodromes, to require that developers consult with local authorities and neighbouring property owners, ensure compliance with provincial and municipal legislation governing land use and municipal planning, and obtain approval from municipal and provincial governments before the development of a new aerodrome is formally considered; and that the Committee report this motion to the House.

Debate arose thereon.

Olivia Chow moved, — That the motion be amended be deleting the words “and obtain approval from municipal and provincial governments before the development of a new aerodrome is formally considered”.

Debate arose thereon.

At 10:47 a.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

Alexandre Roger
Clerk of the Committee

2012/05/24 3:54 p.m.