Proceedings of the Subcommittee on
Communications

Issue 9 - Minutes of Proceedings

OTTAWA, Tuesday, October 27, 1998
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[English]

The Subcommittee on Communications of the Standing Senate Committee on Transport and Communications met at 4:55 p.m. this day, in Room 256-S, the Chairman, the Honourable Senator Poulin, presiding.

Members of the subcommittee present: The Honourable Senators Johnson, Maheu, and Poulin (3).

In attendance: Terrence J. Thomas, Research Officer, Economics Division, Research Branch, Library of Parliament.

Also in attendance: The official reporters of the Senate.

Pursuant to the Orders of Reference adopted by the Senate on October 29, 1997 and the committee on October 30, 1997, the subcommittee continued its consideration of Canada's international competitive position in Communications. (See Issue No. 1, Thursday, October 30, 1997 for full text of Order of Reference.)

WITNESSES:

From the Independent Film and Video Alliance:

Penny McCann, President;

Peter Sandmark, Coordinator.

The witnesses each made a statement and answered questions.

At 5:55 p.m., the subcommittee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

ATTEST:

Michel Patrice

Clerk of the Subcommittee