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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS
 
Meeting No. 38
 
Thursday, May 17, 2012
 

The Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities met at 8:50 a.m. this day, in Room 228, La Promenade Building, the Chair, Merv Tweed, presiding.

 

Members of the Committee present: Mark Adler, Robert Aubin, Hon. Denis Coderre, Ed Holder, Isabelle Morin, Pierre Poilievre, Blake Richards, Mike Sullivan, Merv Tweed and Jeff Watson.

 

Acting Members present: Rob Clarke for Lawrence Toet, Élaine Michaud for Mike Sullivan and Susan Truppe for Mark Adler.

 

In attendance: Library of Parliament: Allison Padova, Analyst.

 

Witnesses: Canadian Gas Association: Timothy M. Egan, President and Chief Executive Officer. Canadian Natural Gas Vehicle Alliance: Alicia Milner, President. Compression Technology Corporation: Tim Sanford, Director of Sales.

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

The Committee resumed the debate of May 15, 2012, on the motion of Élaine Michaud, — That, the Committee call on the Government to amend the provisions of the Aeronautics Act related to the development of new aerodromes, to require that developers consult with local authorities and neighbouring property owners, ensure compliance with provincial and municipal legislation governing land use and municipal planning, and obtain approval from municipal and provincial governments before the development of a new aerodrome is formally considered; and that the Committee report this motion to the House.

and on the amendment of Olivia Chow, — That the motion be amended by deleting the words “and obtain approval from municipal and provincial governments before the development of a new aerodrome is formally considered”.

 

Denis Coderre moved, — That the Committee adjourn the debate until the start of the next meeting.

Debate arose thereon.

 

After debate, the question was put on the motion and it was agreed to, by a show of hands: YEAS: 6; NAYS: 1.

 
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the Committee on September 26, 2011, the Committee resumed its study of Innovative Transportation Technologies.
 

Timothy M. Egan, Alicia Milner and Tim Sanford made statements and answered questions.

 

At 10:44 a.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

 



Alexandre Roger
Clerk of the Committee

 
 
2012/10/03 1:18 p.m.