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: Blaine Calkins, Hon. Marlene Jennings, Carole Lavallée, Pat Martin, James Moore, Rob Moore, Brian Murphy, Hon. Stephen Owen, Pierre Poilievre, Benoît Sauvageau, Joy Smith, David Tilson and Alan Tonks.
In attendance: Library of Parliament: Katherine Kirkwood, Analyst; Nancy Holmes, Analyst.
Witnesses: Imagine Canada: Teri A. Kirk, Vice-President, Public Policy and Government Relations. Public Affairs Association of Canada: Elaine Flis, President; Chris Benedetti, Past President. Canadian Council of Chief Executives: David Stewart-Patterson, Executive Vice President; John Dillon, Vice-President, Regulatory Affairs and General Counsel.
Pursuant to Standing Order 75(1), consideration of Clause 1 is postponed.
The Chair calls Clause 2.
Teri Kirk made a statement and answered questions.
At 4:13 p.m., the sitting was suspended.
At 4:17 p.m., the sitting resumed.
Elaine Flis made a statement and, with Chris Benedetti, answered questions.
David Stewart-Patterson made a statement and, with John Dillon, answered questions.
By unanimous consent, the Committee agreed to extend the sitting by 7 minutes.
At 5:14 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
Miriam BurkeClerk of the Committee