MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS
MONDAY, JUNE 17, 1996
(Meeting No. 1)
(Meeting No. 1)
[Translation]
The Sub-Committee on the Review of the Special Import Measures Act, of the Standing Committee on Finance, met jointly with the Sub-Committee on Trade Disputes, of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade, at 6:41 o'clock p.m., this day, in Room 237-C, Centre Block, the Joint Chair, Ron Duhamel, presiding.
Members of the Committee on the Review of the Special Import Measures Act, of the Standing Committee on Finance, present: Herb Grubel, Brent St-Denis, Susan Whelan and Ron Duhamel.
Members of the Sub-Committee on Trade Disputes, of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade, present: The Hon. Michel Dupuy, Charlie Penson and Sarkis Assadourian.
Other Members present: Barry Campbell and Richard Bélisle.
In attendance: From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: Daniel Dupras, Research Officer. From the Committees and Parliamentary Associations Directorate: Georges Etoka.
Witnesses: From the Department of Finance: Thomas Bernes, Assistant Deputy Minister, International Trade and Finance Branch. From the International Trade Tribunal: Gerry Stobo, General Counsel. From Revenue Canada: Brian Brimble, Director General, Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Division. From the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade: John Gero, Director, Trade Remedies Division.
In accordance with Standing Order 108(2), both Sub- Committees proceeded to a briefing session on the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA).
Thomas Bernes made a statement and, with the other witnesses, answered questions.
At 8:02 o'clock p.m., the Sub-Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
Martine Bresson
Clerk of the Sub-Committee
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1996
(Meeting No. 2)
(Meeting No. 2)
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The Sub-Committee on the Review of the Special Import Measures Act of the Standing Committee on Finance met jointly with the Sub-Committee on Trade Disputes of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade, at 3:37 o'clock p.m. this day, in Room 371, West Block, the Co-Chairs, Ron Duhamel and Hon. Michel Dupuy, presiding.
Members of the Sub-Committee on Trade Disputes and the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade present: Sarkis Assadourian, Hon. Michel Dupuy, Charlie Penson and Benoît Sauvageau.
Members of the Sub-Committee on the Review of the Special Import Measures Act of the Standing Committee on Finance present: Ron Duhamel, Herb Grubel and Brent St-Denis.
Acting Member present: Bill Graham for Ron MacDonald.
Other Members present: Barry Campbell and Richard Bélisle.
In attendance: Dr. Gilbert Winham, Consultant. From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: Daniel Dupras, Research Officer.
Witnesses: From Queen's University: Klaus Stegemann, Department of Economics. From the University of Toronto: Robert Howse, Faculty of Law. From "École nationale d'administration publique--Montréal": Emmanuel Nyahoho, International Finances/Commercial. From Grey, Clark, Shih and Associates Limited: Peter Clark, President.
In accordance with Standing Order 108(2) and their Orders of Reference of June 5, 1996 of the Standing Committee on Finance, and May 9, 1996 of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade, the Sub-Committees resumed their examination of the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) (See Minutes of Proceedings, Issue No. 2, Meeting No. 18 of Wednesday, June 5, 1996 and Issue No. 3, Meeting No. 22, of Thursday, May 9, 1996).
Mr. Stegemann made an opening statement and answered questions.
Mr. Robert Howse made an opening statement and answered questions.
Mr. Emmanuel Nyahoho made an opening statement and answered questions.
Mr. Peter Clark made an opening statement and answered questions.
At 5:36 o'clock p.m., the meeting was suspended.
At 5:42 o'clock p.m., the Sub-Committees met "In Camera" to consider their future business.
At 5:57 o'clock p.m., the Sub-Committees adjourned to the call of the Chair.
IN CAMERA
The Sub-Committee on the Review of the Special Import Measures Act of the Standing Committee on Finance met jointly in camera with the Sub-Committee on Trade Disputes of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade at 5:42 o'clock p.m., this day, in Room 371, West Block Building, to consider their future business, the Co-Chairs, Ron Duhamel and Hon. Michel Dupuy, presiding.
Members of the Sub-Committee on the Review of the Special Import Measures Act of the Standing Committee on Finance present: Ron Duhamel, Herb Grubel and Brent St-Denis.
Members of the Sub-Committee on Trade Disputes of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade present: Sarkis Assadourian, Hon. Michel Dupuy, Charlie Penson and Benoît Sauvageau.
Acting Member present: Bill Graham for Ron MacDonald.
Other Members present: Barry Campbell and Richard Bélisle.
In attendance: Dr. Gilbert Winham, Consultant. From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: Daniel Dupras, Research Officer.
In accordance with Standing Order 108(2), and their Orders of Reference of June 5, 1996 of the Standing Committee on Finance and of May 9, 1996, of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade, the Sub-Committees resumed their examination of the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) (See Minutes of Proceedings, Issue No. 2, Meeting No. 18 of Wednesday, June 5, 1996; and Issue No. 3, Meeting No. 22, of Thursday, May 9, 1996).
On motion of Benoît Sauvageau, it was agreed,--That, a total amount of $15,000.00 be allocated to sub-committees for the purpose of holdings meetings for the process of reviewing the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) and--That, the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade and the Standing Committee on Finance, each request on behalf of their respective Sub-committee, from the Budget Sub-Committee of the Liaison Committee, the allocation of funds of an amount of $7,500.00, equivalent to 50% of a total budget of $15,000.00, for the purpose of holding meetings and meet with concerned parties for the process of reviewing the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA).
On motion of Bill Graham, it was agreed,--That, the services of a Researcher, Dr. Gilbert R. Winham, Professor at the Dalhousie University, Department of Political Science, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, be retained for the purpose of reviewing the Special Import Measures Acts (SIMA), from September 16, 1996 to December 13, 1996 for an hour rate of $120 for an amount not to exceed $24,000, and travel expenses not to exceed $11,940, for a total of $35,940.00.
On motion of Brett St-Denis, it was agreed,--That, the amount of $35,940.00 for a Researcher, Dr. Gilbert Winham, Professor at the Dalhousie University, Department of Political Science, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, whose services were retained for the purpose of reviewing the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), from September 16, 1996 to December 13, 1996, be equally covered by the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade and the Standing Committee on Finance on a 50% basis, equal to $17,970.00 each.
On motion of Brett St-Denis, the proposed Budget of $51,940.00 which includes $35,940.00 for a Consultant, $15,000.00 for Witnesses expenses and $1,000.00 for miscellaneous items, which should be shared equally on a 50% basis between the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade, and the Standing Committee on Finance, was agreed to.
At 5:57 o'clock p.m., the Sub-Committees adjourned to the call of the Chair.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1996
(Meeting No. 3)
(Meeting No. 3)
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The Sub-Committee on the Review of the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) of the Standing Committee on Finance and the Sub-Committee on Trade Disputes of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade met jointly at 3:37 p.m., this day, in Room 371, West Block, the Co-Chairs, Ron Duhamel and Hon. Michel Dupuy, presiding.
Members of the Sub-Committee on the Review of the Special Import Measures Act of the Standing Committee on Finance present: Ron Duhamel and Susan Whelan.
Acting Member present: Bob Speller for Brent St-Denis.
Other Member present: Barry Campbell.
Members of the Sub-Committee on Trade Disputes of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade present: Sarkis Assadourian, Hon. Michel Dupuy, Ron MacDonald and Benoît Sauvageau.
Other Member present: Bill Graham.
In attendance: Dr. Gilbert Winham, Consultant. From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: Daniel Dupras, Research Officer.
Witnesses: From the Canadian Federation of Agriculture: Mr. Jack Wilkinson, President; Mr. Don Knoerr, Trade Representative. From the Canadian Carpet Institute: Mr. Michael Kronick, Executive Director; Mr. Frank Guthier, Chairman; Mr. David Arditi, President of Peerless Carpet Corporation; Yvon Hébert, President, Vendure Carpet Mills; Mr. Gordon Laing, Vice-President, Finance, Crossley Carpet Mills Limited and Pat MacPherson, Corporation House Limited, (Counsel to the Canadian Carpet Institute). From the Canadian Importers Association: Mr. Donald R. McArthur, President; Mr. Don Goodwin, Consultant from Tracon Consultants. From Gottlieb & Pearson Law Firm: Mr. Richard S. Gottlieb, Lawyer; Mr. Paul Moen, Lawyer.
In accordance with its mandate under Standing Order 108(2), and their Orders of Reference of June 5, 1996, of the Standing Committee on Finance and of May 9, 1996, of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade, the Sub-Committees resumed their examination of the Special Import Measures Act (See Minutes of Proceedings, Issue No. 2, Meeting No. 18 of Wednesday, June 5, 1996 (SIMA); and Issue No. 3, Meeting No. 22, of Thursday, May 9, 1996).
On motion of Benoît Sauvageau, It was agreed,--That, in regard to the Review of the Special Import Measures Act, and pursuant to their respective Order of Reference,--That, either the Sub-Committee of the Standing Committee on Finance on the Review of the Special Import Measures Act, or the Sub-Committee of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade be allowed to hear witnesses and collect evidence on the Review of the Special Import Measures Act, in case of an unavoidable absence of one of the two sub-committees or one of the Co-Chairs;--That, the quorum be set at three Members, in the above-mentioned situations, provided that the opposition is represented.
Mr. Michael Kronick, Mr. Richard S. Gottlieb, Mr. Donald R. McArthur, Mr. Jack Wilkinson and Mr. Don Knoerr made opening statements and, with Mr. David Arditi, Mr. Don Goodwin and Paul Moen, answered questions.
At 5:31 p.m., the Sub-Committees adjourned to the call of the Chair.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1996
(Meeting No. 4)
(Meeting No. 4)
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The Sub-Committee on the Review of the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) of the Standing Committee on Finance and the Sub-Committee on Trade Disputes of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade met jointly at 3:33 o'clock p.m., this day, in Room 209, West Block, the Co-Chairs, Ron Duhamel and Hon. Michel Dupuy, presiding.
Member of the Sub-Committee on the Review of the Special Import Measures Act of the Standing Committee on Finance present: Ron Duhamel.
Members of the Sub-Committee on Trade Disputes of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade present: Hon. Michel Dupuy, Benoît Sauvageau and Charlie Penson.
Acting Member present: Bob Speller for Sarkis Assadourian.
Other Members present: Roy Cullen, Bill Graham and Barry Campbell.
In attendance: Dr. Gilbert Winham, Consultant. From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: Daniel Dupras, Research Officer.
Witnesses: From the Canadian Steel Producers Association: Mrs. Jean Van Loon, President; Mr. John Le Boutillier, Chairman; Mr. Don Belch, Chairman--Trade Committee. From the Automotive Parts Manufacturers Association: Mr. Ken MacDonald, Director of Policy Development; Mr. Bob Taylor, Customs and Traffic Coordinator, Fabricated Steel Products; Mr. Peter Clark, Consultant. From the Canadian Sugar Institute: Mrs. Sandra Marsden, President. From the Canadian Pasta Manufacturers Association: Mr. Don Jarvis, Executive Director. From the Retail Council of Canada: Mrs. Diane Brisebois, President; Mr. Darrel Pearson, Senior Consultant, International Trade.
In accordance with its mandate under Standing Order 108(2), and their Orders of Reference of June 5, 1996 of the Standing Committee on Finance and of May 9, 1996, of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade, the Sub-Committees resumed their examination of the Special Import Measures Act (See Minutes of Proceedings, Issue No. 2, Meeting No. 18 of Wednesday, June 5, 1996 (SIMA); and Issue No. 3, Meeting No. 22, of Thursday, May 9, 1996).
Mr. John Le Boutillier, Mr. Don Jarvis, Mrs. Sandra Marsden, Mrs. Diane Brisebois, Mr. Darrel Pearson, Mr. Ken MacDonald and Mr. Bob Taylor made opening statements and, with Mrs. Jean Van Loon, Mr. Belch and Mr. Peter Clark, answered questions.
At 5:32 o'clock p.m., the Sub-Committees adjourned to the call of the Chair.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1996
(Meeting No. 5)
(Meeting No. 5)
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The Sub-Committee on the Review of the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) of the Standing Committee on Finance and the Sub-Committee on Trade Disputes of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade (STDF) met jointly at 3:37 p.m. this day, in Room 200, West Block Building, the Co-Chairs, Hon. Michel Dupuy and Ron Duhamel, presiding.
Member of the Sub-Committee on Trade Disputes of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade present: Sarkis Assadourian.
Members of the Sub-Committee on the Review of the Special Import Measures Act of the Standing Committee on Finance present: Ron Duhamel and Herb Grubel.
Other Members present: Philippe Paré and Roy Cullen.
In attendance: From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: Daniel Dupras, Research Officer.
Witnesses: From Herman Associate Counsel Cassels Brock & Blackwell: Mr. Lawrence L. Herman, Associate Counsel. From Flavell, Kubrick and Lalonde: Mr. Michael Flavell, Q.C. Lawyer. From the International Trade Policy Consultants Inc.: Ms. K.E. MacMillan, President. From Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt: Mr. Ronald Cheng, Lawyer.
In accordance with Standing Order 108(2), and their Orders of Reference of June 5, 1996, of the Standing Committee on Finance and of May 9, 1996, of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade, the Sub-Committees resumed their examination of the Special Import Measures Act (See Minutes of Proceedings, Issue No. 2, Meeting No. 18 of Wednesday, June 5, 1996 (SIMA); and (Issue No. 3, Meeting No. 22, of Thursday, May 9, 1996).
Mr. Herman, Mrs. MacMillan, Mr. Cheng and Mr. Flavell made opening statements and answered questions.
At 5:24 p.m., the Sub-Committees adjourned to the call of the Chair.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1996
(Meeting No. 6)
(Meeting No. 6)
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The Sub-Committee on the Review of the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) of the Standing Committee on Finance and the Sub-Committee on Trade Disputes (STDF) of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade met jointly at 3:33 o'clock p.m., this day, in Room 209, West Block, the Co-Chairs, Ron Duhamel and Hon. Michel Dupuy, presiding.
Member of the Sub-Committee on the Review of the Special Import Measures Act of the Standing Committee on Finance present: Ron Duhamel.
Members of the Sub-Committee on Trade Disputes of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade present: Hon. Michel Dupuy, Benoît Sauvageau and Charlie Penson.
Acting Member present: Bob Speller for Sarkis Assadourian.
Other Members present: Roy Cullen, Bill Graham and Barry Campbell.
In attendance: Dr. Gilbert Winham, Consultant. From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: Daniel Dupras, Research Officer.
Witnesses: From the Canadian Steel Producers Association: Mrs. Jean Van Loon, President; Mr. John Le Boutillier, Chairman; Mr. Don Belch, Chairman--Trade Committee. From the Automotive Parts Manufacturers Association: Mr. Ken MacDonald, Director of Policy Development; Mr. Bob Taylor, Customs and Traffic Coordinator, Fabricated Steel Products; Mr. Peter Clark, Consultant. From the Canadian Sugar Institute: Mrs. Sandra Marsden, President. From the Canadian Pasta Manufacturers Association: Mr. Don Jarvis, Executive Director. From the Retail Council of Canada: Mrs. Diane Brisebois, President; Mr. Darrel Pearson, Senior Consultant, International Trade.
In accordance with its mandate under Standing Order 108(2), and their Orders of Reference of June 5, 1996 of the Standing Committee on Finance and of May 9, 1996, of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade, the Sub-Committees resumed their examination of the Special Import Measures Act (See Minutes of Proceedings, Issue No. 2, Meeting No. 18 of Wednesday, June 5, 1996 (SIMA); and Issue No. 3, Meeting No. 22, of Thursday, May 9, 1996).
Mr. John Le Boutillier, Mr. Don Jarvis, Mrs. Sandra Marsden, Mrs. Diane Brisebois, Mr. Darrel Pearson, Mr. Ken MacDonald and Mr. Bob Taylor made opening statements and, with Mrs. Jean Van Loon, Mr. Belch and Mr. Peter Clark, answered questions.
At 5:32 o'clock p.m., the Sub-Committees adjourned to the call of the Chair.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1996
(Meeting No. 7)
(Meeting No. 7)
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The Sub-Committee on the Review of the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) of the Standing Committee on Finance and the Sub-Committee on Trade Disputes of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade met jointly at 3:39 p.m., this day, in Room 269, West Block Building, the Co-Chair, Ron Duhamel, presiding.
Members of the Sub-Committee on the Review of the Special Import Measures Act of the Standing Committee on Finance present: Ron Duhamel and Herb Grubel.
Member of the Sub-Committee on Trade Disputes of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade present: Charlie Penson.
Acting Members present: Roy Cullen for Ron MacDonald and Yves Rocheleau for Benoît Sauvageau.
In attendance: Dr. Gilbert Winham, Consultant. From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: Daniel Dupras, Research Officer.
Witnesses: Mr. Herb Grubel, Member of Parliament for Capilano--Howe Sound. From the United Steel Workers of America: Mr. Hugh MacKenzie, Research Director. From the British Columbia Fruit Growers Association (Vancouver): Mr. Russell Husch, President. From the British Columbia Vegetable Marketing Commission: Mr. Roger Hughes, General Manager, Marketing Commission (B.C.). From the Canadian Bar Association (Sales, Commodities and Taxes): Mr. Riyaz Dattu, Secretary-Treasurer; Mr. Glenn Cranker, Vice-Chair, Sales and Commodities Tax Section: From McCarthy Tetrault Law Firm (Toronto): Hon. Donald MacDonald, Lawyer, partner.
In accordance with Standing Order 108(2), and their Orders of Reference of June 5, 1996, of the Standing Committee on Finance, of May 9, 1996, of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade, the Sub-Committees resumed their examination of the Special Import Measures Act ( See Minutes of Proceedings, Issue No. 2, Meeting No. 18 of Wednesday, June 5, 1996 (SIMA); and (Issue No. 3, Meeting No. 22, of Thursday, May 9, 1996)).
By unanimous consent, Mr. Grubel, Member for Capilano--Howe Sound, made a statement and answered questions.
Hon. Donald MacDonald, Messrs. Riyaz Dattu, Glenn Cranker, Roger Hughes, Russell Husch and Hugh MacKenzie took part in the Round Table discussions and answered questions.
At 5:44 p.m., the Sub-Committees adjourned to the call of the Chair.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1996
(Meeting No. 8)
(Meeting No. 8)
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The Sub-Committee on the Review of the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) of the Standing Committee on Finance and the Sub-Committee on Trade Disputes of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade met jointly at 3:40 o'clock p.m., this day, in Room 371, West Block Building, the Co-Chair, Hon. Michel Dupuy, presiding.
Member of the Sub-Committee on the Special Import Measures Act of the Standing Committee on Finance present: Ron Duhamel.
Members of the Sub-Committee on Trade Disputes of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade present: Bob Speller and Charlie Penson.
Acting Members present: Barry Campbell for Michel Dupuy and Richard Bélisle for Benoît Sauvageau.
Other Member present: Roy Cullen.
In attendance: Dr. Gilbert Winham, Consultant. From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: Daniel Dupras, Research Officer.
Witnesses: From the Canadian International Trade Tribunal: Mr. Anthony Eyton, President. From Revenue Canada Trade Administration Branch, Anti-dumping and Countervailing Directorate: Mr. Brian Brimble, Director General. From Industry Canada, Competition Bureau: Mr. Robert Lancop, Chief, Division ``A'', Civil Matters Branch. From the Department of Finance: Mr. Terry Collins-Williams, Director, International Economic Relations Division, International Trade & Finance Branch. From the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Trade Remedies Division: Mr. John McNab, Director; Mike Roberston, Deputy Director; Steven Rhealt-Kihara, Trade Policy Officer.
In accordance with Standing Order 108(2) and their Orders of Reference of June 5, 1996, of the Standing Committee on Finance and of May 9, 1996, of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade, the Sub-Committees resumed their examination of the Special Import Measures Act (See Minutes of Proceedings, Issue No. 2, Meeting No. 18 of Wednesday, June 5, 1996 (SIMA); and Issue No. 3, Meeting No. 22, of Thursday, May 9, 1996).
Messrs. Terry Collins-Williams, John McNab, Brian Brimble, Anthony Eyton and Robert Lancop made opening statements and, with Messrs. Mike Roberston and Steven Rhealt-Kihara, participated in the Round Table discussions and answered questions.
At 5:38 p.m., the Sub-Committees adjourned to the call of the Chair.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1996
(Meeting No. 9)
(Meeting No. 9)
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The Sub-Committee on the Review of the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) of the Standing committee on Finance and the Sub-Committee on Trade Disputes of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade (STDF) met jointly in camera at 3:37 p.m., this day, in Room 306, West Block, the Co-Chairs, Ron Duhamel and Hon. Michel Dupuy, presiding.
Members of the Sub-Committee on the Review of the Special Import Measures Act of the Standing Committee on Finance present: Ron Duhamel and Herb Grubel.
Acting Members present: Barry Campbell for Susan Whelan, Bob Speller for Brent St. Denis.
Members of the Sub-Committee on Trade Disputes of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade present: Hon. Michel Dupuy and Sarkis Assadourian.
Acting Member present: Philippe Paré for Benoît Sauvageau.
In attendance: Dr. Gilbert Winham, Consultant. From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: Daniel Dupras, Research Officer.
In accordance with Standing Order 108(2), and their Orders of Reference of June 5, 1996, of the Standing Committee on Finance and of May 9, 1996, of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade, the Sub-Committees resumed their examination of the Special Import Measures Act. (See Minutes of Proceedings, Issue No. 2, Meeting No. 18 of Wednesday, June 5, 1996 (SIMA); and Issue No. 3, Meeting No. 22, of Thursday, May 9, 1996).
The Sub-Committees met in camera to consider a draft report on the Special Import Measures Act.
By unanimous consent, It was agreed,--That Ms. Caroline Emond, Executive Assistant to Mr. Benoît Sauvageau addressed the Sub-Committees, on behalf of the Bloc Quebecois, on the proposed amendments to the report.
At 3:45 p.m., the sitting was suspended.
At 3:55 p.m., the sitting resumed.
By unanimous consent, It was agreed,--That the Co-Chairs be authorized to make such typographical and editorial changes as may be necessary without changing the substance of the Report.
By unanimous consent, It was agreed,--That each Sub-Committee print through their respective Standing Committee, a minimum of 550 copies of this report, as allowed by the Board of Internal Economy rules, for a total of 1,100 copies for both Sub-Committees.
Mr. MacDonald moved,--That Members of the Opposition be authorized to append to the report their dissending opinions or supplementary opinions, or recommendations, such opinions or recommendations shall not be longer than two pages (with the same font and lines spacing as in the main report).
After debate, Mr. Campbell moved an amendment thereto,--That the motion be amended by deleting the words "not be longer than two pages" and substituting the following: "be up to five pages".
After debate, the question was put on the amendment, and it was agreed to, on the following division:
YEAS:
Barry Campbell
Ron MacDonald--(3)
Herb Grubel
NAYS:
Bob Speller
Philippe Paré--(2)
After debate, the question was put on the motion, as amended, and it was agreed to, on the following division:
YEAS:
Barry Campbell
Ron MacDonald--(3)
Herb Grubel
NAYS:
Bob Speller
Philippe Paré--(2).
By unanimous consent, It was agreed,--That the report, as amended, be adopted by the Sub-Committees. The Sub-Committees recommend the adoption of the said report by their respective Standing Committee and request that it be jointly tabled in the House, prior to it's adjournment for the holidays, by the Chair of each Standing Committee.
At 5:57 p.m., the Sub-Committees adjourned to the call of the Chair.
Georges Etoka
Clerk of the Sub-Committee