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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS
Meeting No. 4
Thursday, October 28, 1999
The Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs met at 11:08 a.m. this day, in Room 237-C, Centre Block, the Chair, Derek Lee, presiding.
Members of the Committee present: Stéphane Bergeron, Ray Bonin, Marlene Catterall, Madeleine Dalphond-Guiral, André Harvey, Gar Knutson, Derek Lee, Carolyn Parrish, Jerry Pickard, John Richardson and John Solomon.
Acting Members present: Peter Adams for Bob Kilger; Ted White for Chuck Strahl; Gordon Earle for John Solomon to 13:31 p.m.
In attendance: From the Library of Parliament: James Robertson, Research Officer.
Witnesses: From the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer: Jean-Pierre Kingsley, Chief Electoral Officer; Patricia J. Hassard, Assistant Chief Electoral Officer; Janice Vézina, Director of Election Financing; Diane Bruyère, Assistant Director of Operations. From the Privy Council Office: Michael Peirce, Director of Legal Operations, Legislation and House Planning/Counsel; Isabelle Mondou, Counsel, Legislation and House Planning/Counsel.
In accordance with its Order of Reference from the House of Tuesday, October 19, 1999, the Committee resumed consideration of Bill C-2, An Act respecting the election of members to the House of Commons, repealing other Acts relating to elections and making consequential amendments to other Acts. (See Minutes of Proceedings of Tuesday, October 26, 1999, Meeting no. 3)
On a point of order, Jerry Pickard moved, - That the practice concerning the structure of questioning of witnesses be modified to permit a greater participation by all members of the Committee by instituting five minute instead of ten minute questions on Round One and by changing the order to the following: two opposition, one government, two opposition, one government on Round One and alternating opposition and government on Round Two until time expires.
By unanimous consent, it was agreed, - That the motion be deferred to a later time for discussion.
At 11:15 a.m., Jean-Pierre Kingsley made a statement and with the other witnesses, answered questions.
At 12:52 p.m., the sitting was suspended.
At 12:55 p.m., the sitting resumed.
Michael Peirce and Isabelle Mondou made statements and answered questions.
At 13:06 p.m., Marlene Catterall took the Chair.
At 13:08 p.m., Derek Lee took the Chair.
On motion of John Solomon, it was agreed, - That the Clerk, in consultation with the Chair, be authorized to make the necessary arrangements for working lunches when it appears that the Committee will be sitting beyond 1:00 p.m.
At 1:37 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
Carol Chafe
Clerk of the Committee
Striking Committee
Friday, October 22, 1999
In accordance with the mandate of the Committee concerning its responsibilities as the Striking Committee and in accordance with an Order adopted on Wednesday, October 13, 1999, the Third Report is deemed to have been adopted and the Chair is ordered to present it to the House.
Thursday, October 28, 1999
In accordance with the mandate of the Committee concerning its responsibilities as the Striking Committee and in accordance with an Order adopted on Wednesday, October 13, 1999, the Fourth Report is deemed to have been adopted and the Chair is ordered to present it to the House.
Carol Chafe
Clerk of the Committee