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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS
Meeting No. 15
Tuesday, February 29, 2000
The Standing Committee on Human Resources Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities met at 11:11 a.m. this day, in Room 701, La Promenade Building, the Chair, Peter Adams, presiding.
Member(s) of the Committee present: Diane Ablonczy, Peter Adams, Bonnie Brown, Paul Crête, Libby Davies, Jean Dubé, Raymonde Folco, Christiane Gagnon, John Godfrey, Judi Longfield, Larry McCormick, Rey Pagtakhan, Judy Sgro, Maurice Vellacott, Bryon Wilfert.
Acting Member(s) present: Marcel Proulx for Andy Scott.
In attendance: From the Library of Parliament: Kevin Kerr and Bill Young, Researchers.
John Godfrey presented the Second Report of the Sub-Committee on Children and Youth at Risk which is as follows:
The Sub-Committee on Children and Youth at Risk, of the Standing Committee on Human Resources Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities has the honour to present its
SECOND REPORT
Your Sub-Committee on Children and Youth at Risk met on Wednesday, February 23, 2000, to consider its future business and agreed to make the following recommendation with respect to its proposed workplan:
That the Sub-Committee:
- Receive a verbal update on the Canadian Policy Research Network's Synthesis Report - What is the Best Policy Mix for Canada's Children? and that Judith Maxwell be invited as a witness on Wednesday, March 15 at 3:30 p.m. The CPRN's presentation may also include comments on the Budget in light of its proposals for an integrated policy framework for children.
- That, after hearing the Budget Speech and receiving the update from the Canadian Policy Research Network (CPRN), the Sub-committee decide the sequence of undertaking a study of Early Childhood Development Services - What is the best Model? or a study of Work and Family - Best Practices on the Integration of Work and Family Responsibilities.
John Godrey moved that the Second Report of the Sub-Committee on Children and Youth at Risk be concurred in.
And the question being put on the report, it was concurred in.
John Godfrey moved, That the mandate of the Sub-Committee on Children and Youth at Risk be extended till the end of the calendar year.
The 48 hours notice having been given, it was moved by Maurice Vellacott, -- "That pursuant to Standing Order 108 (1)(a), that a complete 12-column list, encompassing the time period from the inception of the Transitional Jobs Fund Program until April 1, 1999, be tabled with the Committee for distribution to Members. The twelve categories are as follows: 1. MP 2. Constituency 3. Province 4. Project/Company 5. Address of Project/Company 6. Amount of money approved 7. Direct full-time jobs that the application said would be created 8. Direct full-time jobs that were actually created 9. Whether the company is still in business/operation 10. Names of other partners contributing dollars 11. Dollar amounts contributed by other partners 12. Date of approval of application"
After debate, the question being put on the motion, it was negatived on the following recorded division:
YEAS: 9
Peter Adams
Bonnie Brown
Raymonde Folco
John Godfrey
Judi Longfield
Larry McCormick
Rey Pagtakhan
Marcel Proulx
Judy Sgro
Bryon Wilfert
YEAS: 5
Diane Ablonczy
Maurice Vellacott
Paul Crête
Christiane Gagnon
Jean Dubé
The 48 hours notice having been given, it was moved by Diane Ablonczy, -- That to satisfy ourselves and thereby the House and Canadians that HRDC Grants and Contributions program spending meets reasonnable and prudent requirements too safeguard and control, delivers demonstrated and measurable value in relation to public monies spent and meets high standards of transparency and accountability."
The question being put on the motion, it was negatived on the following recorded division:
YEAS: 9
Peter Adams
Bonnie Brown
Raymonde Folco
John Godfrey
Judi Longfield
Larry McCormick
Rey Pagtakhan
Marcel Proulx
Judy Sgro
Bryon Wilfert
YEAS: 5
Diane Ablonczy
Maurice Vellacott
Paul Crête
Christiane Gagnon
Jean Dubé
The 48 hours notice having been given, it was moved, -- That the Committee study and make recommendations concerning the administration of HRDC's grants and contributions to ensure that the administration of these funds meets reasonable and prudent requirements for safeguards and controls and high standards of transparency and accountability."
The question being put on the motion, it was negatived on the following recorded division:
NAYS: 10
Peter Adams
Bonnie Brown
Raymonde Folco
John Godfrey
Judi Longfield
Larry McCormick
Rey Pagtakhan
Marcel Proulx
Judy Sgro
Bryon Wilfert
Maurice Vellacott
YEAS: 3
Paul Crête
Christiane Gagnon
Jean Dubé
The 48 hours notice having been given, it was moved by Rey Pagtakhan, -- That the Committee adopt the Outline of Study proposed by the Library of Parliament Committee Research Staff, which was earlier circulated to the Members, as its framework of study of Grants and Contributions.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted on the following recorded division:
YEAS: 12
Peter Adams
Bonnie Brown
Raymonde Folco
John Godfrey
Judi Longfield
Larry McCormick
Rey Pagtakhan
Marcel Proulx
Judy Sgro
Bryon Wilfert
Maurice Vellacott
Paul Crête
Libby Davies
Jean Dubé
NAYS: 2
Diane Ablonczy
Maurice Vellacott
It was agreed, -- That members of the Committee send their list of proposed witnesses for the study on HRDC Grants and contributions to the Clerk as soon as possible.
It was agreed, -- That the Committee commence its study on HRDC Grants and contributions by hearing HRDC Officials March 2nd followed by James K. Martin, Director General, Internal Audit Bureau, March 14, 2000.
At 11:58 a.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
Danielle Belisle
Clerk of the Committee