CIIT Committee Meeting
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Minutes of Proceedings
Tony Baldinelli moved, — That, pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the committee undertake a comprehensive study to (a) identify programs, tools, and measures that support the growth of Canadian businesses and their contributions to domestic and global supply chains, export abroad, and becoming integral players in various economic sectors; (b) diversify and increase the presence of Canadian businesses in global markets, focusing on areas of competitive advantage and regional diversity of goods and services; and (c) consider the ramifications of the ArriveCAN application and its impact on Canadian businesses, travel and tourism, as well as Canada’s reputation as a travel destination for international visitors; that the committee hold a minimum of six meetings on this study, divided by regions in Canada; and that the committee report its comprehensive findings and recommendations to the House.
Debate arose thereon.
Wilson Miao moved, — That the debate be now adjourned.
The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following recorded division:
YEAS: Omar Alghabra, Chandra Arya, Richard Cannings, Mona Fortier, Wilson Miao, Simon-Pierre Savard-Tremblay, Maninder Sidhu — 7;
NAYS: Tony Baldinelli, Matt Jeneroux, Richard Martel, Kyle Seeback — 4.
Tony Baldinelli moved, — That, pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the committee undertake a study to review the government response dated September 18, 2023 to the study concerning The ArriveCAN Digital Tool: Impacts on Certain Canadian Sectors, and in light of recent findings about ArriveCAN revealed by the Auditor General of Canada, ensure that the government’s response to this study remain relevant and that the government takes immediate actions to ensure future applications impacting trade, travel and tourism are fully costed, budgeted, procured, and accountable, so that this scandalous wasteful spending never happens again; and that the committee report its findings and recommendations to the House.
Debate arose thereon.
Maninder Sidhu moved, — That the committee do now adjourn.
The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following recorded division:
YEAS: Chandra Arya, Richard Cannings, Mona Fortier, Wilson Miao, Simon-Pierre Savard-Tremblay, Terry Sheehan, Maninder Sidhu — 7;
NAYS: Tony Baldinelli, Matt Jeneroux, Richard Martel, Kyle Seeback — 4.
At 5:01 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.