PACP Committee Meeting

The Standing Committee on Public Accounts met at 9:04 a.m. this day, in Room 112-N, Centre Block, the Chair, John Williams, presiding.

It was agreed, — That the Chair seek the permission of the House to authorize the Committee to attend a conference hosted jointly by the Institute of Public Administration of Canada (IPAC) and the School of Public Policy and Administration, Carleton University entitled: Responding To Gomery, The Future of the Public Service of Canada, to be held at the Chateau Laurier Hotel, Ottawa, on Tuesday, November 15, 2005, and that the necessary staff accompany the committee.

It was agreed, — That the proposed budget in the amount of $8,175.00 allowing the Committee to attend the Conference be adopted and that the Chair present the said budget to the Budget Subcommittee of the Liaison Committee at the earliest opportunity.

Benoît Sauvageau moved, — That the Committee undertake a review of reporting by non-profit institutions and agencies having received transfer payments and that a report be issued, including the contributions paid to the Canadian Unity Council and Option Canada.

Debate arose thereon.

Dean Allison moved, — That the motion be amended by replacing the word “Committee” with the words “Auditor General” and by deleting the words “including the contributions paid to the Canadian Unity Council and Option Canada”.

The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to, by a show of hands: YEAS: 10; NAYS: 1.

After debate, the question was put on the motion, as amended, and it was agreed to, by a show of hands: YEAS: 10; NAYS: 1.

By unanimous consent, Benoît Sauvageau moved, — That, pursuant to Standing Order 108 (3)(g), the Committee undertake a review of reporting of contributions paid to the Canadian Unity Council and Option Canada.

The question: "That the motion of Benoît Sauvageau be allowed to stand" was put and was agreed to, by a show of hands: YEAS: 5; NAYS: 3.

At 10:10 a.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.