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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS

Meeting No. 22

Thursday, June 17, 2010

The Standing Committee on Public Accounts met in camera at 9:02 a.m. this day, in Room 853, 131 Queen St., the Chair, Shawn Murphy, presiding.

Members of the Committee present: Josée Beaudin, David Christopherson, Hon. Stéphane Dion, Earl Dreeshen, Meili Faille, Daryl Kramp, Derek Lee, Hon. Shawn Murphy, Andrew Saxton, Bev Shipley and Terence Young.

In attendance: Library of Parliament: Maria Edwards ; Alex Smith.

The Committee proceeded to the consideration of matters related to Committee business.

It was agreed, — That in relation to the letter dated May 28, 2010, from the Comptroller General of Canada, the Committee concur in the request for endorsement of waivers to the publication of details related to ex gratia payments, payments of claims against the Crown and court awards in the 2010 Public Accounts of Canada.

Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), and the motion adopted by the Committee on Thursday, March 25, 2010, the Committee resumed consideration of the Main Estimates 2010-2011: Part III - 2010-2011 Report on Plans and Priorities and 2008-2009 Departmental Performance Report of the Office of the Auditor General of Canada.

The Committee resumed consideration of a draft report.

It was agreed, — That the Committee invite the Auditor General of Canada and the Comptroller General of Canada to appear before the Committee in September 2010, in relation to the audit of departmental financial statements.

Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(g) and the motion adopted by the Committee on Thursday, March 11, 2010, the Committee resumed consideration of Chapter 1, “Evaluating the Effectiveness of Programs,” of the Fall 2009 Report of the Auditor General of Canada.

The Committee resumed consideration of a draft report.

It was agreed, — That the draft report, as amended, be adopted.

It was agreed, — That the report be entitled: “Chapter 1, “Evaluating the Effectiveness of Programs,” of the Fall 2009 Report of the Auditor General of Canada”.

It was agreed, — That the Chair, Clerk and analyst be authorized to make such grammatical and editorial changes as may be necessary without changing the substance of the report.

It was agreed, — That the Chair present the report to the House.

It was agreed, — That, pursuant to Standing Order 109, the Committee request that the Government table a comprehensive response to the report.

It was agreed, — That the Clerk of the Committee prepare and issue a press release following the presentation of the report in the House.

Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(g), and the motion adopted by the Committee on Thursday, April 22, 2010, the Committee resumed consideration of Chapter 2, “Risks of Toxic Substances,” of the Fall 2009 Report of the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development.

The Committee resumed consideration of a draft report.

It was agreed, — That the Chair be authorized to write to the Department of the Environment in relation to testimony given by departmental officials at the meeting held on Thursday, May 6, 2010.

It was agreed, — That the draft report, as amended, be adopted.

It was agreed, — That the report be entitled: “Chapter 2, “Risks of Toxic Substances,” of the Fall 2009 Report of the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development”.

It was agreed, — That the Chair, Clerk and analyst be authorized to make such grammatical and editorial changes as may be necessary without changing the substance of the report.

It was agreed, — That the Chair present the report to the House.

It was agreed, — That, pursuant to Standing Order 109, the Committee request that the Government table a comprehensive response to the report.

It was agreed, — That the Clerk of the Committee prepare and issue a press release following the presentation of the report in the House.

Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(g) and the motion adopted by the Committee on Thursday, March 11, 2010, the Committee resumed consideration of Chapter 8, "Strengthening Aid Effectiveness - Canadian International Development Agency," of the Fall 2009 Report of the Auditor General of Canada.

The Committee commenced consideration of a draft report.

It was agreed, — That the draft report, as amended, be adopted.

It was agreed, —That the report be entitled: “Chapter 8, “Strengthening Aid Effectiveness – Canadian International Development Agency,” of the Fall 2009 Report of the Auditor General of Canada”.

It was agreed, —That the Chair, Clerk and analyst be authorized to make such grammatical and editorial changes as may be necessary without changing the substance of the report.

It was agreed, —That the Chair present the report to the House.

It was agreed, —That, pursuant to Standing Order 109, the Committee request that the Government table a comprehensive response to the report.

It was agreed, —That the Clerk of the Committee prepare and issue a press release following the presentation of the report in the House.

At 10:33 a.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

Joann Garbig
Clerk of the Committee

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