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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS
Meeting No. 42
Tuesday, February 5, 2002
The Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs met at 11:05 a.m. this day, in Room 112-N, Centre Block, the Chair, Peter Adams, presiding.
Members of the Committee present: Peter Adams, Marlene Catterall, Yvon Godin, Michel Guimond, Jay Hill, Joe Jordan, Paul Harold Macklin, Carolyn Parrish, Geoff Regan, John Richardson, Jacques Saada and Tony Tirabassi.
Acting Member present: Scott Reid for Garry Breitkreuz.
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; Diane Davidson, Chief Legal Counsel; Janice Vézina, Director, Election Financing; Rennie Molnar, Director, Register and Geography; Luc Dumont, Director, Operations.
On motion of Marlene Catterall, it was agreed, -- That Marcel Proulx be appointed Chair of the Sub-Committee on Private Members’ Business.
On motion of Marlene Catterall, it was agreed, -- That Tony Tirabassi replace Carolyn Parrish on the list of members of the Sub-Committee on Private Members’ Business.
On motion of Scott Reid, it was agreed, -- That Gerry Ritz replace Garry Breitkreuz on the list of members of the Sub-Committee on Private Members’ Business.
On motion of Scott Reid, it was agreed, -- That Garry Breitkreuz be elected Vice-Chair of the Standing Committee on procedure and House Affairs.
On motion of Scott Reid, it was agreed, -- That Garry Breitkreuz replace John Reynolds on the list of members of the Sub-Committee on Agenda and procedure.
On motion of Scott Reid, it was agreed, -- That Garry Breitkreuz replace Richard Harris on the list of members of the Sub-Committee on Parliamentary Calendar.
Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), Report of the Chief Electoral Officer of Canada following the 37th General Election entitled "Modernizing the Electoral Process" (Canada Elections Act, S.C. 2000, c. 9, s. 536)
Mr. Kinsgley made a statement and, with the other witnesses, answered questions.
The Committee proceeded to the consideration of its future business.
The Chair reported that, at its meeting of Thursday, January 31, 2002, the Sub-Committee on Agenda and Procedure of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs agreed to the following:
That the following points be placed on the Agenda for the next meeting of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs:
- Selection of the Chair of the Sub-Committee on Private Members' Business
- Pursuant to Standing Order 106(2), election of a Vice-Chair
- Change in membership of Sub-Committee on Agenda and Procedure
- Change in membership of the Sub-Committee on Parliamentary Calendar
That the Chief Electoral Officer of Canada be invited to appear before the Committee on the subject of "Modernizing the Electoral Process".
That a letter be circulated to the Chairs of all Committees reminding them of the provisions of the guidelines of the radio and television broadcasting of the proceedings of House Committees.
That a press release be prepared and sent to the media reminding them of the provisions of the guidelines of the radio and television broadcasting of the proceedings of House Committees.
That the Committee study security on the Hill and that the Chair set up a visit to the Bank street entrance security accommodations.
That the Chair set up a meeting with Senate representatives in order to address the issue of Senate Private Bills.
That the Committee explore new ways to address the issue of votable items.
That the
Chair follow up on the Community of Interest Conference organised by the Chief
Electoral Officer.
At 1:12 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
Patrice Martin
Clerk of the Committee
Striking Committee
Friday, February 1st, 2002
In accordance with the mandate of the Committee concerning its responsibilities as the Striking Committee and in accordance with an Order adopted on Wednesday, February 7, 2001, the Forty-Fifth Report is deemed to have been adopted and the Chair is ordered to present it to the House.