| MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS |
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| Meeting No. 10 |
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| Thursday, November 25, 2004 |
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The Standing Committee on Industry, Natural Resources, Science and Technology met at 3:35 p.m. this day, in Room 308 West Block, the Chair, Brent St. Denis, presiding. |
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Members of the Committee present: Serge Cardin, Michael Chong, Hon. Denis Coderre, Brian Masse, Hon. Jerry Pickard, Andy Savoy, Werner Schmidt, Brent St. Denis and Bradley R. Trost. |
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Acting Members present: Marc Boulianne for Paul Crête, James Rajotte for John Duncan and Lloyd St. Amand for Lynn Myers. |
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In attendance: Library of Parliament: Dan Shaw, Analyst; Lalita Acharya, Analyst. |
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Appearing: Hon. David Emerson, Minister of Industry. |
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Witnesses: Department of Industry: Suzanne Hurtubise, Deputy Minister. National Research Council Canada: Michael Raymont, Interim President. Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada: Tom Brzustowski, President. Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada: Marc Renaud, President. Privy Council Office: Arthur J. Carty, National Science Advisor to the Prime Minister. |
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| Pursuant to Standing Order 81(4), the Committee commenced consideration of the Main Estimates 2004-2005: Votes 1, 5, 10, L15, L20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100 and 105 under INDUSTRY, referred to the Committee on Friday, October 8, 2004. |
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The Chair called Vote 1 under INDUSTRY. |
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The Minister made a statement and answered questions. |
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At 4:28 p.m., the sitting was suspended. At 4:31 p.m., the sitting resumed. |
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Questioning of the Minister resumed. |
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At 5:01 p.m., the sitting was suspended. At 5:03 p.m., the sitting resumed. |
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Arthur Carty made a statement and answered questions. |
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Werner Schmidt took the Chair. |
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At 5:33 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair. |
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Louise M. Thibault
Clerk of the Committee
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