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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS

Meeting No. 45

Tuesday, May 2, 2000

The Standing Committee on Industry met at 3:34 p.m. this day, in Room 308, West Block, the Chair, Susan Whelan, presiding.

Members of the Committee present: Pierre Brien, John Cannis, Marlene Jennings, Walt Lastewka, Dan McTeague, Charlie Penson, Jerry Pickard and Susan Whelan.

Acting Member present: Dennis Mills for Gerry Byrne.

In attendance: From the Library of Parliament: Dan Shaw and Geoffrey Kieley, Research Officers.

Appearing: The Hon. Andy Mitchell, Secretary of State, (Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario).

Witnesses: From Public Policy Forum: David R. Zussman, President; Anita Mayer, Vice-President. From the Department of Industry: Mark Corey, Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Operations; Scott Merrifield, Manager, Policy and Planning, FedNor.

Pursuant to the Committee's mandate under Standing Order 108(2), a Review of the Competition Act.

David Zussman made a statement and with Anita Mayer answered questions.

At 4:06 p.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 4:29 p.m., the sitting resumed.

Pursuant to the Order of Reference of the House dated February 29, 2000, Main Estimates for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2001 - Votes under INDUSTRY; and Performance Report - Industry Canada for the period ending March 31, 1999.

The Hon. Andy Mitchell made a statement and answered questions.

At 5:01 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

Richard Rumas

Clerk of the Committee