CHPC Committee Meeting

The Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage met at 3:35 p.m. this day, in Room 8-53, 131 Queen St., for the purpose of electing a Chair, pursuant to Standing Order 106(1).

On motion of Dean Del Mastro, it was agreed, — That the Honourable Michael Chong be elected Chair of the Committee.

By unanimous consent, the Clerk of the Committee presided over the election of the Vice-Chairs.

On motion of Scott Simms, it was agreed, — That Pablo Rodriguez be elected First Vice-Chair of the Committee.

On motion of Roger Pomerleau, it was agreed, — That Carole Lavallée be elected Second Vice-Chair of the Committee, in absentia .

The Honourable Michael Chong took the Chair.

By unanimous consent, it was agreed, — That the Committee proceed to the consideration of matters related to Committee business.

Pablo Rodriguez moved, — That the committee begin a study on how CBC/Radio Canada can continue to support the broadcasting of Canadian culture in an era of digital society and how the Canadian population wishes to see these services delivered to them.

Debate arose thereon.

After debate, the question was put on the motion and it was agreed to.

It was agreed, — That, on Tuesday, October 19, 2010, the Committee proceed with the study on Bill C-465, An Act respecting a National Hunting, Trapping and Fishing Heritage Day, and to invite Rick Norlock and witnesses and to proceed to the clause-by-clause consideration on the same day.

It was agreed, — That, on Thursday, October 21, 2010, a briefing session be given by the analysts and the clerk of the Committee on the study of emerging and digital media: opportunities and challenges.

It was agreed, — That the notice of motion of Carole Lavallée be on the agenda of the meeting on Thursday, October 21, 2010.

At 4:05 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.