Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on
Banking, Trade and Commerce
Issue 5 - Minutes of Proceedings
OTTAWA, Wednesday, May 5, 2004
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce met at 4:10 p.m., this day, in room 505, Victoria Building, the Chair, the Honourable Richard H. Kroft, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Biron, Harb, Hervieux-Payette P.C., Kelleher P.C., Kroft, Massicotte, Moore, Prud'homme P.C., Tkachuk (9).
Other senator present: The Honourable Senator Oliver (1).
In attendance: Mr. Daniel J. Shaw and Mr. Alexandre Laurin, Analysts, Library of Parliament.
Also in attendance: The official reporters of the Senate.
Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on Thursday, April 1, 2004, the committee continued its examination of Bill C-249, An Act to amend the Competition Act. (For complete text of the Order of Reference, see proceedings of the committee, Issue No. 4.)
WITNESSES:
IN A PANEL:
As individuals:
Brian A. Facey, Lawyer, Blake, Cassels & Graydon, LLP;
Neil Finkelstein, Lawyer, Blake, Cassels & Graydon, LLP.
From the Canadian Bar Association:
Tim Kennish, Past Chair of the National Competition Law Section.
Mr. Facey and Mr. Finkelstein each made an opening statement and together the witnesses answered questions.
At 5:20 p.m., the committee suspended its sitting
At 5:25 p.m., the committee resumed its sitting
Mr. Kennish made an opening statement and answered questions.
At 6:07 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
OTTAWA, Thursday, May 6, 2004
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce met at 11:04 a.m., this day, in room 505, Victoria Building, the Chair, the Honourable Richard H. Kroft, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Biron, Harb, Hervieux-Payette P.C., Kelleher P.C., Kroft, Massicotte, Moore, Prud'homme P.C., Tkachuk (9).
Other senator present: The Honourable Senator Oliver (1).
In attendance: Mr. Daniel J. Shaw and Mr. Alexandre Laurin, Analysts, Library of Parliament.
Also in attendance: The official reporters of the Senate.
Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on Thursday, April 1, 2004, the committee continued its examination of Bill C-249, An Act to amend the Competition Act. (For complete text of the Order of Reference, see proceedings of the committee, Issue No. 4.)
WITNESSES:
As an individual:
Thomas Fina, U.S. Antitrust Attorney, Howrey Simon Arnold & White, LLP, Washington, D.C.
From the Canadian Chamber of Commerce:
Kasia Majewski, Policy Analyst;
John Clifford, Partner, McMillan Binch.
Mr. Fina made an opening statement and answered questions.
At 11:50 a.m., the committee suspended its sitting.
At 11:56 a.m., the committee resumed its sitting.
Ms. Majewski and Mr. Clifford each made an opening statement and, together the witnesses answered questions.
At 12:31 p.m., the committee proceeded in camera, pursuant to rule 92(e) for the purpose of considering a draft agenda.
It was agreed that staff be permitted to stay.
At 12:43 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
Josée Thérien
Acting Clerk of the Committee