The Legislative Committee on Bill C-2 met in a televised session at 3:33 p.m. this day, in Room 253-D, Centre Block, the Chair, David Tilson, presiding.
Members of the Committee present: Paul Dewar, Monique Guay, Hon. Marlene Jennings, Derek Lee, James Moore, Rob Moore, Hon. Stephen Owen, Daniel Petit, Pierre Poilievre, Scott Reid, Benoît Sauvageau, David Tilson and Alan Tonks.
In attendance: Library of Parliament: Katherine Kirkwood, Analyst; Élise Hurtubise-Loranger, Analyst.
Witnesses: Federal Accountability Initiative for Reform (FAIR): Joanna Gualtieri, Director; David Hutton, Coordinator. As an individual: Allan Cutler. Export Development Canada: Rob Wright, President and Chief Executive Officer; Jim McArdle, Senior Vice-President, Legal Services & Secretary; Pierre Gignac, Senior Vice-President, Insurance.
By unanimous consent, it was agreed, — That the Information Commissioner be invited to appear before the Committee on May 18, 2006, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Pursuant to Standing Order 75(1), consideration of Clause 1 is postponed.
The Chair calls Clause 2.
Joanna Gualtieri made a statement and answered questions.
At 4:17 p.m., the sitting was suspended.
At 4:20 p.m., the sitting resumed.
Allan Cutler made a statement and answered questions.
By unanimous consent, the Committee agreed to extend the sitting by 5 minutes.
At 5:05 p.m., the sitting was suspended.
At 5:06 p.m., the sitting resumed.
Rob Wright made a statement and answered questions.
At 5:33 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
Miriam BurkeClerk of the Committee