INST Committee Report

The Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology met in camera at 9:15 a.m. this day, in Room 308, West Block, the Chair, Walt Lastewka, presiding.

Members of the Committee present: Larry Bagnell, Stéphane Bergeron, Walt Lastewka, Serge Marcil, Dan McTeague, James Rajotte, Andy Savoy and Paddy Torsney.

Acting Member present: Cheryl Gallant for Charlie Penson.

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

Pursuant to the Committee's mandate under Standing Order 108(2), the Committee resumed consideration of the Competition Law and Policy (See Minutes of Proceedings, Tuesday, December 4th, 2001, Meeting No. 59).

It was agreed, — That pursuant to Standing Order 109, the Committee request that the Government table a comprehensive response to this report within one hundred fifty (150) days.

It was agreed, — That the Chair be authorized to make such typographical and editorial changes as may be necessary without changing the substance of the Draft Report to the House.

It was agreed, — That the Draft Report (as amended) be concurred in.

Ordered, — That the Chair present the Report (as amended) to the House at the earliest possible opportunity.

It was agreed, — That in addition to the 550 copies printed by the House, an additional 1000 copies of the Report be printed in a tumble format.

It was agreed, — That a News Release be issued.

It was agreed, — That a News Conference be held upon presentation of the Report.

It was agreed, — That the Committee express its appreciation for the professionalism and excellent work of Daniel Shaw and Geoffrey Kieley, Research Officers, Library of Parliament and Norm Radford, Clerk Committees Directorate.

At 11:00 a.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.