MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS
TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 1996
(Meeting No. 1)
(Meeting No. 1)
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The Sub-Committee on Private Members' Business, of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, met at 3:32 o'clock p.m., this day, in Room 208, West Block, the Chair, Carolyn Parrish, presiding.
Members of the Sub-Committee present: François Langlois, Carolyn Parrish and Darrel Stinson.
Acting Member present: John Loney for Mauril Bélanger.
In attendance: From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: Jamie Robertson, Research Officer.
Witnesses: From the House of Commons: Lee Morrison, Roger Gallaway, Paul Szabo, Rose-Marie Ur, Pierrette Venne, Jake Hoeppner, Val Meredith, Sharon Hayes, Jay Hill, Len Taylor and Tom Wappel.
Pursuant to the order of reference, from the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, adopted on Thursday, January 20, 1994, the Sub-Committee proceeded to select votable items from bills and motions whose order of precedence has been established on Monday, March 4, 1996.
Witnesses made statements and answered questions.
At 5:20 o'clock p.m., the Sub-Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 1996
(Meeting No. 2)
(Meeting No. 2)
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The Sub-Committee on Private Members'Business, of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, met at 3:33 o'clock p.m., this day, in Room 208, West Block, the Chair, Carolyn Parrish, presiding.
Members of the Sub-Committee present: François Langlois, Carolyn Parris and Darrel Stinson.
Acting Member present: John Loney for Mauril Bélanger.
In attendance: From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: Jamie Robertson, Research Officer.
Witnesses: From the House of Commons: Garry Breitkreuz, John Cannis, Bill Blaikie, Alex Shepherd, Dale Johnston, John Williams, Herb Grubel, Dan McTeague, Elwin Hermanson, Réal Ménard, Ted White, John Solomon, Ian McClelland (for Dick Harris) and Ed Harper (for Art Hanger).
Pursuant to the order of reference, from the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, adopted on Thursday, January 20, 1994, the Sub-Committee proceeded to select votable items from bills and motions whose order of precedence has been established on Monday, March 4, 1996.
Witnesses made statements and answered questions.
At 5:50 o'clock p.m., the sitting was suspended.
At 7:30 o'clock p.m., by unanimous consent, the Sub-Committee proceeded in camera.
At 8:30 o'clock p.m., the Sub-Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
TUESDAY, MAY 14, 1996
(Meeting No. 3)
(Meeting No. 3)
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The Sub-Committee on Private Members'Business, of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, met at 3:33 o'clock p.m., this day, in Room 208, West Block, the Chair, Carolyn Parrish, presiding.
Members of the Committee present: François Langlois, Carolyn Parris and Darrel Stinson.
Acting Member present: John Loney for Mauril Bélanger.
In attendance: From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: Jamie Robertson, Research Officer.
Witnesses: From the House of Commons: Michel Dupuy (for Eleni Bakopanos), Bill Gilmour, Myron Thompson, Benoît Tremblay, Albina Guarnieri, Daniel Kennedy, Assistant (for Sarkis Assadourian), Peter Milliken, Paul Szabo, Keith Martin, Alex Shepherd and Darrel Stinson.
Pursuant to the order of reference, from the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, adopted on Thursday, January 20, 1994, the Sub-Committee proceeded to select votable items from bills and motions whose order of precedence has been established on Monday, March 4, 1996.
Witnesses made statements and answered questions.
At 5:43 o'clock p.m., the Sub-Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
THURSDAY, MAY 16, 1996
(Meeting No. 4)
(Meeting No. 4)
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The Sub-Committee on Private Members'Business, of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, met at 10:03 o'clock a.m., this day, in Room 306, West Block, the Chair, Carolyn Parrish, presiding.
Members of the Sub-Committee present: François Langlois, Carolyn Parris and Darrel Stinson.
Acting Member present: John Loney for Mauril Bélanger.
In attendance: From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: Jamie Robertson, Research Officer.
Witness: From the House of Commons: Paul Crête.
Pursuant to the order of reference, from the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, adopted on Thursday, January 20, 1994, the Sub-Committee proceeded to select votable items from bills and motions whose order of precedence has been established on Thursday, May 2, 1996.
The witness made a statement and answered questions.
At 10:13 o'clock a.m., by unanimous consent, the Sub-Committee proceeded in camera.
At 10:55 o'clock a.m., the Sub-Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
Stephen Knowles
Clerk of the Sub-Committee
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1996
(Meeting No. 5)
(Meeting No. 5)
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The Sub-Committee on Private Members' Business, of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, met at 3:44 o'clock p.m., this day, in Room 308, West Block, the Chair, Carolyn Parrish (presiding).
Members of the Sub-Committee present: François Langlois and Carolyn Parrish.
Acting Members present: Jack Frazer for Darrel Stinson and John Loney for Mauril Bélanger.
In attendance: From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: Jamie Robertson, Research Officer.
Witnesses: From the House of Commons: Bob Mills; Paddy Torsney; Dan McTeague; Sharon Hayes (for Garry Breitkreuz); John Solomon; Svend Robinson; Brenda Chamberlain; Suzanne Tremblay and Harold Culbert.
Pursuant to the order of reference, from the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, adopted on Thursday, January 20, 1994, the Sub-Committee proceeded to select votable items from bills and motions whose order of precedence has been established on June 13, 1996.
The witnesses made a statement and answered questions.
At 5:18 o'clock p.m., the Sub-Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1996
(Meeting No. 6)
(Meeting No. 6)
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The Sub-Committee on Private Members' Business, of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, met at 3:31 o'clock p.m., this day, in Room 208, West Block, the Chair, Carolyn Parrish (presiding).
Members of the Sub-Committee present: François Langlois and Carolyn Parrish.
Acting Members present: Jack Frazer for Darrel Stinson and John Loney for Mauril Bélanger.
In attendance: From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: Mollie Dunsmuir, Research Officer.
Witnesses: From the House of Commons: Raymond Bonin, Chuck Strahl, Derek Lee, Anna Terrana and Réal Ménard.
Pursuant to the order of reference, from the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, adopted on Thursday, January 20, 1994, the Sub-Committee proceeded to select votable items from bills and motions whose order of precedence has been established on June 13, 1996.
The witnesses made a statement and answered questions.
At 4:31 o'clock p.m., the Sub-Committee meeting was suspended.
At 4:34 o'clock p.m., the Sub-Committee meeting, by unanimous consent, resumed in camera.
At 5:18 o'clock p.m., the Sub-Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1996
(Meeting No. 7)
The Evidence for this meeting is not available because it was held in camera.
(Meeting No. 7)
The Evidence for this meeting is not available because it was held in camera.
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The Sub-Committee on Private Members' Business, of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, met in camera at 4:32 o'clock p.m., this day, in Room 208, West Block, the Chair, Carolyn Parrish, presiding.
Members of the Sub-Committee present: Jack Frazer, François Langlois and Carolyn Parrish.
In attendance: From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: Mollie Dunsmuir, Research Officer. From Table Research Branch: Thomas Hall.
In accordance with its order of reference from the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs dated September 26, 1996, the Sub-Committee considered the question of votable items and disposition at committee stage.
The Sub-Committee considered its future business.
It was agreed that the Sub-Committee ask the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs for an extension to submit its report up to December 13, 1996.
It was agreed that a memorandum be sent to all Members of the House of Commons in order to canvass their views on the subject of Private Members' Business items.
At 4:56 o'clock p.m., the Sub-Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1996
(Meeting No. 8)
(Meeting No. 8)
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The Sub-Committee on Private Members' Business, of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, met at 1:07 o'clock p.m., this day, in Room 112-N Centre Block, the Chair, Carolyn Parrish, presiding.
Members of the Sub-Committee present: Jack Frazer, François Langlois, John Loney and Carolyn Parrish.
Other Member present: Daphne Jennings.
In attendance: From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: Jamie Robertson, Research Officer. From Table Research Branch: Thomas Hall.
Pursuant to the orders of reference from the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, dated Thursday, September 26, 1996 and Tuesday, October 8, 1996, the Sub-Committee resumed consideration of the question of votable items and disposition at committee stage.
It was agreed,--That the sponsors of private members' bills and motions drawn on October 8, 1996 be invited to make a presentation on Tuesday, October 29, 1996.
It was agreed,--That the staff of the Sub-Committee prepare a brief letter to sponsors of private members' bills selected in the draw of October 8, 1996 concerning the lack of openings for any new votable bill.
It was agreed,--That the Clerk of the House be invited to appear before the Sub-Committee on Tuesday, October 29 at 12:00 (noon).
At 1:45 o'clock p.m., the Sub-Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1996
(Meeting No. 9)
(Meeting No. 9)
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The Sub-Committee on Private Members' Business, of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, met at 9:07 o'clock a.m., this day, in Room 112-N Centre Block, the Chair, Carolyn Parrish, presiding.
Members of the Sub-Committee present: Jack Frazer, François Langlois and Carolyn Parrish.
In attendance: From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: Jamie Robertson, Research Officer.
Witnesses: In accordance with Standing Order 92(1)--From the House of Commons: Art Hanger (for Jim Hart), Albina Guarnieri, Bill Gilmour (for Garry Breitkreuz), Jack Frazer, Deborah Grey, Eugène Bellemare, Keith Martin, Elwin Hermanson (for Myron Thompson), Sarkis Assadourian, Warren Allmand, Ian McClelland (for Dick Harris), David Dubinski (for Bill Blaikie), Ted White, Audrey McLaughlin. In accordance with the Orders of Reference dated September 26, 1996 and October 8, 1996--From the House of Commons: Robert Marleau, Clerk of the House and Camille Montpetit, Clerk Assistant (Procedural Services).
Pursuant to the Orders of Reference from the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, dated Thursday, January 20, 1994, the Sub-Committee proceeded to select votable items from bills and motions whose order of precedence has been established on October 8, 1996.
The witnesses made a statement and answered questions.
At 11:21 o'clock a.m., the Sub-Committee, by unanimous consent, proceeded in camera.
At 11:52 o'clock a.m., the sitting was suspended.
At 12:07 o'clock p.m., the meeting resumed in public.
In accordance with its Orders of Reference from the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs dated September 26, 1996 and October 8, 1996, the Sub-Committee considered the question of votable items and disposition at committee stage.
Robert Marleau made an opening statement, and with Camille Montpetit, answered questions.
At 1:04 o'clock p.m., the Sub-Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1996
(Meeting No. 10)
(Meeting No. 10)
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The Sub-Committee on Private Members' Business, of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, met at 3:57 o'clock p.m., this day, in Room 112-N Centre Block, the Chair, Carolyn Parrish, presiding.
Members of the Sub-Committee present: Jack Frazer, François Langlois and Carolyn Parrish.
In attendance: From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: Jamie Robertson, Research Officer. From the Table Research Branch: Thomas Hall, Procedural Clerk.
Witnesses: From the House of Commons: Réal Ménard and Val Meredith.
In accordance with its Orders of Reference from the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs dated September 26, 1996 and October 8, 1996, the Sub-Committee considered the question of votable items and disposition at committee stage.
The witnesses each made an opening statement and answered questions.
At 4:56 o'clock p.m., the Sub-Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1996
(Meeting No. 11)
(Meeting No. 11)
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The Sub-Committee on Private Members' Business, of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, met at 9:38 o'clock a.m., this day, in Room 112-N Centre Block, the Chair, Carolyn Parrish, presiding.
Members of the Sub-Committee present: Jack Frazer, François Langlois and Carolyn Parrish.
In attendance: From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: Jamie Robertson, Research Officer.
Witnesses: From the House of Commons: Roger Gallaway and John Bryden.
In accordance with its Orders of Reference from the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs dated September 26, 1996 and October 8, 1996, the Sub-Committee considered the question of votable items and disposition at committee stage.
The witnesses each made an opening statement and answered questions.
It was agreed,--That the lawyers of the Legislative Counsel Office be invited to appear before the Sub-Committee.
At 10:30 o'clock a.m., the Sub-Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1996
(Meeting No. 12)
(Meeting No. 12)
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The Sub-Committee on Private Members' Business, of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, met at 3:45 o'clock p.m., this day, in Room 112-N Centre Block, the Chair, Carolyn Parrish, presiding.
Members of the Sub-Committee present: Jack Frazer, François Langlois and Carolyn Parrish.
In attendance: From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: Jamie Robertson, Research Officer. From the Table Research Branch: Thomas Hall, Procedural Clerk.
Witnesses: From the House of Commons: John Bryden. From the House of Commons, Legislative Counsel Office: Louis-Philippe Côté, Philippe Ducharme and Diane McMurray.
In accordance with its Orders of Reference from the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs dated September 26, 1996 and October 8, 1996, the Sub-Committee considered the question of votable items and disposition at committee stage.
John Bryden made a statement and answered questions.
At 3:55 o'clock p.m., the meeting proceeded in camera.
The witnesses from the Legislative Counsel Office answered questions.
At 4:53 o'clock p.m., the Sub-Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1997
(Meeting No. 13)
(Meeting No. 13)
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The Sub-Committee on Private Members' Business, of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, met at 9:34 o'clock a.m., this day, in Room 307, West Block, the Chair, Carolyn Parrish, presiding.
Members of the Sub-Committee present: Jack Frazer, François Langlois, John Loney and Carolyn Parrish.
In attendance: From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: Jamie Robertson, Research Officer.
Witnesses: From the House of Commons: Coleen Beaumier, Dennis Mills, Warren Allmand, John Cannis, Deborah Grey (For Elwin Hermanson), Paul Crête and Sharon Hayes.
Pursuant to the Order of Reference from the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, adopted Thursday, January 20, 1994, the Sub-Committee proceeded to select votable items from bills and motions whose order of precedence has been established on December 3, 1996.
The witnesses made a statement and answered questions.
At 11:03 o'clock a.m., the Sub-Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1997
(Meeting No. 14)
(Meeting No. 14)
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The Sub-Committee on Private Members' Business, of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, met at 3:35 o'clock p.m., this day, in Room 306, West Block, the Chair, Carolyn Parrish, presiding.
Members of the Sub-Committee present: Jack Frazer, François Langlois, John Loney and Carolyn Parrish.
In attendance: From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: Jamie Robertson, Research Officer.
Witnesses: From the House of Commons: Brenda Chamberlain, Art Hanger, Charlie Penson (for Daphne Jennings), Sheila Finestone and Paul Szabo.
Pursuant to the Order of Reference from the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, adopted Thursday, January 20, 1994, the Sub-Committee proceeded to select votable items from bills and motions whose order of precedence has been established on December 3, 1996.
The witnesses made a statement and answered questions.
At 4:56 o'clock p.m., the Sub-Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1997
(Meeting No. 15)
The Evidence for this meeting is not available because it was held in camera.
(Meeting No. 15)
The Evidence for this meeting is not available because it was held in camera.
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The Sub-Committee on Private Members' Business, of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, met in camera at 3:34 o'clock p.m., this day, in Room 112-N, Centre Block, the Chair, Carolyn Parrish, (presiding).
Members of the Sub-Committee present: Jack Frazer, François Langlois, John Loney and Carolyn Parrish.
In attendance: From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: Jamie Robertson, Research Officer.
In accordance with its Orders of Reference from the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, dated September 26, 1996, October 8, 1996 and December 5, 1996, the Sub-Committee considered the question of votable items and disposition at committee stage.
The Sub-Committee proceeded to consider a Draft Report.
It was agreed,--that the Sub-Committee will not print its minutes of proceedings and evidence.
At 4:34 o'clock p.m., the Sub-Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 1997
(Meeting No. 16)
(Meeting No. 16)
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The Sub-Committee on Private Members' Business, of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, met at 3:34 o'clock p.m., this day, in Room 208 West Block, the Chair, Carolyn Parrish, (presiding).
Members of the Sub-Committee present: François Langlois and Carolyn Parrish.
Acting Members present: Colleen Beaumier for John Loney; Ian McClelland for Jack Frazer.
In attendance: From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: Jamie Robertson, Research Officer.
Witnesses: From the House of Commons: Pierrette Venne; Bob Ringma; Jim Karygiannis; Dale Johnston; Diane Ablonczy for Margaret Bridgman; Michel Guimond; John Solomon; Len Taylor for Nelson Riis; Jag Bhaduria; Jan Brown; Leon Benoit and Paul Forseth.
Pursuant to the Order of Reference from the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs adopted on Thursday, January 20, 1994, the Sub-Committee proceeded to select votable items from bills and motions whose order of precedence has been established on Thursday, February 20, 1997.
The witnesses made a statement and answered questions.
At 5:38 o'clock p.m., the Sub-Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
Diane Diotte
Clerk of the Sub-Committee