Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on
Banking, Trade and Commerce
Issue 6 - Minutes of Proceedings
OTTAWA, Wednesday, May 12, 2004
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce met at 4:03 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, Fitzpatrick, Harb, Hervieux-Payette P.C., Kelleher P.C., Kroft, Massicotte, Moore, Prud'homme P.C., and Tkachuk (10).
In attendance: Ms. June Dewetering, Analyst, 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:
From the Competition Bureau:
Ms. Sheridan Scott, Commissioner;
Mr. Dave McAllister, Major Case Director and Strategic Policy Advisor;
Ms. Suzanne Legault, Assistant Deputy Commissioner, Legislative Affairs Division.
From the Canadian Federation of Independent Business:
Mr. André Piché, Director of National Affairs;
Mr. Rob Taylor, Senior Policy Analyst.
Ms. Scott made an opening statement and together with Mr. McAllister and Ms. Legault, answered questions from members of the committee.
At 5:40 p.m., the committee suspended its sitting.
At 5:45 p.m., the committee resumed its sitting.
Mr. Piché made an opening statement and, together with Mr. Taylor, answered questions from members of the committee.
At 6:05 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
OTTAWA, Thursday, May 13, 2004
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce met in camera at 11:05 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, Kelleher P.C., Kroft, Massicotte, Meighen, Moore, Prud'homme P.C., and Tkachuk (9).
In attendance: Ms. June Dewetering and Mr. Daniel J. Shaw, Analysts, Library of Parliament.
Pursuant to rule 92(2)(e), the committee proceeded in camera for the purpose of considering a draft agenda.
It was agreed that staff be permitted to stay.
It was agreed that the committee hear more witnesses on Bill C-249, An Act to amend the Competition Act.
The committee discussed its future business.
At 11:50 a.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
Josée Thérien
Acting Clerk of the Committee