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Minutes of Proceedings

Standing Committee on Finance (FINA)

44th Parliament, 1st Session

Meeting 107

Friday, October 13, 2023, 9:01 a.m. to 12:16 p.m.

St-John's, N.L.

St-John's Convention Centre 50 New Grower Street

Presiding

Peter Fonseca, Chair (Liberal)

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Members of the Committee present

Liberal

Peter Fonseca

Bloc Québécois

Gabriel Ste-Marie

Associate Members present

• Richard Cannings (NDP)

• Eric Duncan (Conservative)

• Clifford Small (Conservative)

Other Members present

• Churence Rogers (Liberal)

In attendance

Library of Parliament

• Brett Capwell, Analyst

• Michaël Lambert-Racine, Analyst

Pre-Budget Consultations in Advance of the 2024 Budget

Witnesses

As an individual

• Kevin O'Shea, Executive Director, Public Legal Information Association of Newfoundland and Labrador

Canadian Association of University Teachers

• Robin Whitaker, Vice-President

Dooley's Trucking

• Barry Warren, President, Canadian Courier Ltd

Econext

• Alex Templeton, Chair

Fish, Food and Allied Workers - Unifor

• Courtney Glode, Director, Public Affairs

Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador

• Craig Foley, Chief Executive Officer

Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador

• Deatra Walsh, Director, Advocacy and Communications

Newfoundland and Labrador Public Sector Pensioners' Association

• Sharron Callahan, Executive Director

Ocean Choice International

• Carey Bonnell, Vice-President, Sustainability and Engagement

World Energy GH2

• Sean Leet, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer

Pursuant to Standing Order 83.1, and the motion adopted by the committee on Thursday, June 8, 2023, the committee resumed its pre-budget consultations in advance of the 2024 Budget.

Kevin O'Shea made a statement.

Robin Whitaker, Barry Warren, Courtney Glode, Deatra Walsh and Sharron Callahan made statements and answered questions.

At 10:37 a.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 10:51 a.m., the sitting resumed.

Alex Templeton, Craig Foley, Carey Bonnell and Sean Leet made statements and answered questions.

At 12:16 p.m. (local time), the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

Alexandre Roger

Clerks of the committee