Serge Bijimine made a statement and, with Andy Cook, answered questions.

Churence Rogers moved, — That, pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the committee undertake a study examining the value of Regional Development Agencies in Canada and their impact to the quality of life in Canadian cities and communities; that the committee invite witnesses with specific knowledge of the work of the Regional Development Agencies; that the committee allocate a minimum of seven meetings to this study; that the committee report its findings to the House; and that, pursuant to Standing Order 109, the government table a comprehensive response.

Xavier Barsalou-Duval moved, — That the debate be now adjourned.

The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following recorded division:

YEAS: Taylor Bachrach, Vance Badawey, Xavier Barsalou-Duval, Scot Davidson, Andy Fillmore, Angelo Iacono, Annie Koutrakis, Leslyn Lewis, Dan Muys, Churence Rogers, Mark Strahl — 11;

NAYS: — 0.

At 12:23 p.m., the meeting was suspended.

At 12:28 p.m., the meeting resumed.

Monette Pasher and Justin Lemieux made statements and answered questions.

Taylor Bachrach moved, — That a representative from the United States Department of Transportation be invited to appear before the committee on the study of the Competition Act and air travel in northern, rural, and remote communities of Canada.

By unanimous consent, the question was put on the motion and it was agreed to.