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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS

Meeting No. 47

Tuesday, March 10, 2015

The Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities met in a televised session at 3:29 p.m. this day, in Room 237-C, Centre Block, the Chair, Larry Miller, presiding.

Members of the Committee present: Peter Braid, Ed Komarnicki, Hoang Mai, David J. McGuinty, Larry Miller, Isabelle Morin, Mike Sullivan, Jeff Watson and David Yurdiga.

Acting Members present: Ted Falk for Wai Young and Brian Masse for Isabelle Morin.

In attendance: Library of Parliament: Zachary Alaoui, Analyst ; Allison Padova, Analyst.

Appearing: Hon. Denis Lebel, P.C., M.P., Minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs; Hon. Lisa Raitt, P.C., M.P., Minister of Transport.

Witnesses: Department of Transport: Laureen Kinney, Assistant Deputy Minister, Safety and Security; André Lapointe, Assistant Deputy Minister and Chief Financial Officer, Corporate Services; Louis Lévesque, Deputy Minister, Transport, Infrastructure and Communities. Infrastructure Canada: Darlene Boileau, Assistant Deputy Minister, Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer; Yazmine Laroche, Associate Deputy Minister; Louis Lévesque, Deputy Minister, Transport, Infrastructure and Communities.

Pursuant to Standing Order 81(5), the Committee commenced consideration of the Supplementary Estimates (C) 2014-15: Votes 1c and 10c under TRANSPORT, Vote 3c under WINDSOR-DETROIT BRIDGE AUTHORITY, referred to the Committee on Thursday, February 19, 2015; and

Pursuant to Standing Order 81(4), the Committee commenced consideration of the Main Estimates 2015-16: Vote 1 under CANADA POST CORPORATION, Vote 1 under CANADIAN AIR TRANSPORT SECURITY AUTHORITY, Vote 1 under CANADIAN TRANSPORTATION AGENCY, Vote 1 under MARINE ATLANTIC INC., Votes 1, 5 and 10 under OFFICE OF INFRASTRUCTURE OF CANADA, Vote 1 under THE FEDERAL BRIDGE CORPORATION LIMITED, Vote 1 under THE JACQUES-CARTIER AND CHAMPLAIN BRIDGES INC., Votes 1, 5 and 10 under TRANSPORT, Vote 1 under VIA RAIL CANADA INC., Vote 1 under WINDSOR-DETROIT BRIDGE AUTHORITY, referred to the Committee on Tuesday, February 24, 2015.

The Chair called Vote 1c under TRANSPORT, and Vote 1 under CANADA POST CORPORATION.

The Hon. Lisa Raitt made a statement and, with the Louis Lévesque, André Lapointe and Laureen Kinney, answered questions.

At 4:28 p.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 4:31 p.m., the sitting resumed.

The Hon. Denis Lebel made a statement and, with Louis Lévesque and Yazmine Laroche, answered questions.

By unanimous consent, the Chair called Vote 10c under TRANSPORT, and Vote 3c under WINDSOR-DETROIT BRIDGE AUTHORITY.

Votes 1c and 10c under TRANSPORT, and Vote 3c under WINDSOR-DETROIT BRIDGE AUTHORITY carried.

ORDERED, — That the Chair report Votes 1c and 10c under TRANSPORT, and Vote 3c under WINDSOR-DETROIT BRIDGE AUTHORITY to the House.

By unanimous consent, the Chair called Vote 1 under CANADIAN AIR TRANSPORT SECURITY AUTHORITY, Vote 1 under CANADIAN TRANSPORTATION AGENCY, Vote 1 under MARINE ATLANTIC INC., Votes 1, 5 and 10 under OFFICE OF INFRASTRUCTURE OF CANADA, Vote 1 under THE FEDERAL BRIDGE CORPORATION LIMITED, Vote 1 under THE JACQUES-CARTIER AND CHAMPLAIN BRIDGES INC., Votes 1, 5 and 10 under TRANSPORT, Vote 1 under VIA RAIL CANADA INC., and Vote 1 under WINDSOR-DETROIT BRIDGE AUTHORITY.

Vote 1 under CANADA POST CORPORATION, Vote 1 under CANADIAN AIR TRANSPORT SECURITY AUTHORITY, Vote 1 under CANADIAN TRANSPORTATION AGENCY, Vote 1 under MARINE ATLANTIC INC., Votes 1, 5 and 10 under OFFICE OF INFRASTRUCTURE OF CANADA, Vote 1 under THE FEDERAL BRIDGE CORPORATION LIMITED, Vote 1 under THE JACQUES-CARTIER AND CHAMPLAIN BRIDGES INC., Votes 1, 5 and 10 under TRANSPORT, Vote 1 under VIA RAIL CANADA INC., and Vote 1 under WINDSOR-DETROIT BRIDGE AUTHORITY carried.

ORDERED, — That the Chair report Vote 1 under CANADA POST CORPORATION, Vote 1 under CANADIAN AIR TRANSPORT SECURITY AUTHORITY, Vote 1 under CANADIAN TRANSPORTATION AGENCY, Vote 1 under MARINE ATLANTIC INC., Votes 1, 5 and 10 under OFFICE OF INFRASTRUCTURE OF CANADA, Vote 1 under THE FEDERAL BRIDGE CORPORATION LIMITED, Vote 1 under THE JACQUES-CARTIER AND CHAMPLAIN BRIDGES INC., Votes 1, 5 and 10 under TRANSPORT, Vote 1 under VIA RAIL CANADA INC., and Vote 1 under WINDSOR-DETROIT BRIDGE AUTHORITY to the House.

At 5:26 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

Philippe Grenier-Michaud
Clerk of the Committee

2015/04/24 10:49 a.m.