Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on
Social Affairs, Science and Technology
Issue 19 - Minutes of Proceedings
OTTAWA, Wednesday, September 20, 2000
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology met this day, in room 705, Victoria Building, at 3:50 p.m., the Chairman, the Honourable Michael Kirby, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Banks, Callbeck, Carstairs, Cohen, Fairbairn, P.C., Kennedy, Kirby, Keon and LeBreton (9).
Other senator present: The Honourable Senator Jane Marie Cordy (1).
In attendance: From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: Gérard Lafrenière
Also in attendance: The official reporters of the Senate.
WITNESSES:
From the Canadian Tourism Commission:
Jim Watson, President;
Roger Wheelock, Vice-President, Marketing;
Chantal Péan, Director, Industry and Corporate Affairs.
From Industry Canada:
Irving Miller, Senior Counsel, Legal Services.
Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on Wednesday, June 28, 2000, the committee began its consideration of the Bill C-5, An Act to establish the Canadian Tourism Commission.
The Chairman made a statement.
Mr. Watson made a statement and, together with Mr. Wheelock, answered questions.
It was moved by Senator Banks -- That the committee proceed to clause-by-clause consideration of Bill C-5.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
It was moved by Senator Carstairs -- That the committee dispense with clause-by-clause consideration of Bill C-5.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
It was moved by Senator LeBreton -- That the Chairman report Bill C-5 to the Senate without amendment.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
At 4:57 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
Catherine Piccinin
Clerk of the Committee