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Minutes of Proceedings
The minister made a statement and, with David Turnbull, answered questions.
At 4:35 p.m., the sitting was suspended.
At 4:42 p.m., the sitting resumed.
Murray Strom, Scott Wilson and John Hudson made statements and answered questions.
At 5:31 p.m., the sitting was suspended.
At 5:33 p.m., the sitting resumed.
Taylor Bachrach moved, — That the committee formally request that representatives from The Boeing Company appear before the committee with regard to the on-going study concerning the aircraft certification process.
Xavier Barsalou-Duval moved, — That the meeting be televised.
After debate, the question was put on the amendment of Xavier Barsalou-Duval and it was agreed to.
Taylor Bachrach moved, — That Boeing be invited for March 26.
After debate, the question was put on the amendment of Taylor Bachrach and it was agreed to.
After debate, the question was put on the motion, as amended, and it was agreed to.
The motion, as amended, read as follows:
That the committee formally request that representatives from The Boeing Company appear before the committee on March 26 with regard to the on-going study concerning the aircraft certification process, and that the meeting be televised.
Todd Doherty moved, — That, the committee extend its current study on the aircraft certification process by two additional meetings that shall be held subsequent to March 24, 2020, to allow for the committee to hear additional witness testimony.
Chris Bittle moved, — That the motion be amended by adding before the words “two additional meetings” the following: “up to”.
After debate, the question was put on the amendment of Chris Bittle and it was agreed to.
After debate, the question was put on the motion, as amended, and it was agreed to.
The motion, as amended, read as follows:
That, the committee extend its current study on the aircraft certification process by up to two additional meetings that shall be held subsequent to March 24, 2020, to allow for the committee to hear additional witness testimony.
Churence Rogers moved, — That, pursuant to Standing Order 108(1)(a) the committee commit to undertake a study on the Gax Tax Fund and examine this 10-year old agreement with municipalities that expires in 2024. The committee would examine whether the existing funding streams under the program are adequate, should be expanded, or provided with a sharper focus. The committee also will study how the Gas Tax Fund applies to Indigenous communities and whether that coverage is adequate.
After debate, the question was put on the motion and it was agreed to.
Xavier Barsalou-Duval moved, — That the study relating to the relocation of CN rail traffic controllers in Montreal to Edmonton be the next study undertaken by the committee.
After debate, the question was put on the motion and it was agreed to.
Churence Rogers moved, — That the study relating to the Gas Tax Fund, as adopted earlier today by the committee, be undertaken after the conclusion of the study relating to the relocation of CN rail traffic controllers in Montreal to Edmonton.
After debate, the question was put on the motion and it was agreed to.
On motion of Scot Davidson, it was agreed, — That, pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the committee study the Canadian Aviation Regulations pertaining to flight crew fatigue management.
On motion of Scot Davidson, it was agreed, — That, pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the committee study train whistling at public grade crossings and the procedures for stopping train whistling within communities.
Luc Berthold moved, — That, pursuant to Standing Order 108(1), the committee request that Infrastructure Canada provide the full list of the more than 52,000 federal projects with approved and committed funding, under the Investing in Canada Plan, with all available details, title, stream delivery, program name, province or territory, municipality, the associated funding, and other available information, and that the list be provided to the committee by April 14, 2020.
Debate arose thereon.
Chris Bittle moved, — That the motion be amended by replacing the words “by April 14, 2020” with the words “as soon as possible”.
After debate, the question was put on the amendment of Chris Bittle and it was agreed to.
After debate, the question was put on the motion, as amended, and it was agreed to.
The motion, as amended, read as follows:
That, pursuant to Standing Order 108(1), the committee request that Infrastructure Canada provide the full list of the more than 52,000 federal projects with approved and committed funding, under the Investing in Canada Plan, with all available details, title, stream delivery, program name, province or territory, municipality, the associated funding, and other available information, and that the list be provided to the committee as soon as possible.
At 6:01 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.