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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS
Meeting No. 24
Tuesday, April 28, 1998
The Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development met at 11:07 o’clock a.m., this day, in room 371, West Block, the Chair, Guy Saint-Julien, presiding.
Members of the Committee present: Claude Bachand, John Bryden, Gordon Earle, John Finlay, Nancy Karetak-Lindell, Gerald Keddy, Derrek Konrad, Judi Longfield, Grant McNally, Bernard Patry, Guy Saint-Julien and Mike Scott.
In attendance: From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: Mary C. Hurley and Jill Wherrett, Research Officers.
Appearing: From the Department of Indian and Northern Affairs Canada: The Hon. Jane Stewart, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development.
Witnesses: From the Department of Indian and Northern Affairs Canada: Brent Dibartolo, Assistant Deputy Minister, Corporate Services; Gordon Shanks, Assistant Deputy Minister, Policy and Strategic Direction; Cynthia Williams, Assistant Deputy Minister, Socio-Economic Policy and Programming and Program Re-Design.
The Order of Reference being read as follows:
That the Main Estimates for the fiscal year ending March 31, 1999: VOTES 1, 5, 10, 15, L20, L25, 30, 35, 40 and 45 under INDIAN AFFAIRS AND NORTHERN DEVELOPMENT, laid upon the table on February 26, 1998 be referred to the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development. (Extract from the Journals of the House of Commons, Thursday, February 26, 1998)
Pursuant to Standing Order 81(7), consideration of the 1998-99 Estimates, Part III - Report on Plans and Priorities, Indian and Northern Affairs Canada and Canadian Polar Commission. Sessional paper No 8520-361-119, Wednesday, March 25, 1998
The Chairman called Vote 1.
The Minister made an opening statement and, with the witnesses, answered questions.
At 12:42 o’clock p.m., the sitting was suspended.
At 12:43 o’clock p.m., the sitting resumed in camera to discuss future business.
At 12:50 o’clock p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
Christine Fisher
Clerk of the Committee