Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on
Banking, Trade and Commerce

Issue No. 12 - Minutes of Proceedings - February 2, 2017

OTTAWA, Thursday, February 2, 2017
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[English]

The Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce met this day at 10:30 a.m., in room 9, Victoria Building, the chair, the Honourable David Tkachuk, presiding.

Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Black, Campbell, Day, Enverga, Greene, Marshall, Massicotte, McIntyre, Moncion, Plett, Ringuette, Tkachuk, Wallin and Wetston (14).

In attendance: Michaël Lambert-Racine and Brett Capstick, Analysts, Parliamentary Information and Research Services, Library of Parliament.

Also present: The official reporters of the Senate.

Pursuant to the order of reference adopted by the Senate on Monday, November 28, 2016, the committee began its examination of Bill S-224, An Act respecting payments made under construction contracts.

WITNESSES:

The Honourable Senator Donald Neil Plett, sponsor of the bill.

As an individual:

Geza R. Banfai, Lawyer, McMillan LLP.

Canada's Building Trades Unions:

Christopher Smillie, Policy Analyst, Government Relations and Public Affairs.

Canadian Institute of Plumbing and Heating:

Ralph Suppa, President and General Manager.

Canadian Roofing Contractors' Association:

Bob Brunet, Executive Director.

The chair made a statement.

Senator Plett made a statement and, together with Mr. Banfai, answered questions.

At 11:34 a.m., the committee suspended.

At 11:38 a.m., the committee resumed.

The chair made a statement.

Mr. Smillie, Mr. Suppa and Mr. Brunet each made a statement and answered questions.

At 12:21 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the chair.

ATTEST:

Lynn Gordon

Clerk of the Committee