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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS

Meeting No. 23

Wednesday, May 14, 2014

The Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology met in camera at 3:31 p.m. this day, in Room 362, East Block, the Chair, David Sweet, presiding.

Members of the Committee present: Joyce Bateman, Raymond Côté, Cheryl Gallant, Brian Masse, Peggy Nash, Hon. Judy Sgro, David Sweet and Mark Warawa.

Acting Members present: Peter Braid for Hon. Mike Lake and Chris Warkentin for Dave Van Kesteren.

In attendance: Library of Parliament: Édison Roy-César, Analyst ; Dillan Theckedath, Analyst.

Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the Committee on Wednesday, April 30, 2014, the Committee resumed its study of the subject matter of clauses 175 to 192 (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and Enterprise Cape Breton Corporation), clauses 239 to 241 (Telecommunications Act), clauses 317 to 368 (Amendments Relating to International Treaties on Trademarks), and clauses 369-370 (Reduction of Governor in Council Appointments) of Bill C-31, An act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on February 11, 2014 and other measures.

It was agreed, — That the Chair send a letter to the Chair of the Standing Committee on Finance stating that this Committee has achieved the objective that they set, and that this Committee has no amendments to propose to the clauses it was asked to study of Bill C-31, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on February 11, 2014 and other measures.

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

It was agreed, — That the Committee invite the Minister of State (Small Business and Tourism, and Agriculture) to appear at the first possible opportunity to speak to the areas of responsibility of his ministry.

At 3:56 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

Andrew Bartholomew Chaplin
Clerk of the Committee

2014/05/27 11:07 a.m.