THE STANDING SENATE COMMITTEE ON BANKING, TRADE AND COMMERCE

MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS

OTTAWA, Wednesday, June 2, 2021
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[English]

Pursuant to the order of the Senate of March 30, 2021, the Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce met in camera by videoconference this day at 6:31 p.m. the chair, the Honourable Howard Wetston, presiding. This meeting is considered to have taken place in the parliamentary precinct.

Members of the committee present by videoconference: The Honourable Senators Bellemare, Dagenais, Deacon (Nova Scotia), Klyne, Loffreda, Marshall, Moncion, Ringuette, Smith, Wallin, Wells and Wetston (12).

Other senator present by videoconference: The Honourable Senator Cotter (1).

Participating in the meeting: Kalina Waltos, Acting Procedural Clerk and Tracy Amendola, Administrative Assistant, Committees Directorate; Adriane Young and Brett Stuckey, 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 Tuesday, May 4, 2021, the committee continued its consideration of the subject matter of those elements contained in Divisions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8 and 9 of Part 4 of Bill C-30, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on April 19, 2021 and other measures.

Pursuant to rule 12-16(1)(d), the committee considered a draft report.

It was agreed that each committee member be allowed to have one staff member present in Zoom during the in-camera portion of the meeting.

It was agreed that the committee allow the transcription of the in-camera portion of today’s meeting, that a copy be kept with the clerk of the committee for consultation by committee members and/or staff present; and that the transcript be destroyed by the clerk when authorized to do so by the Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure, but no later than the end of this parliamentary session.

It was agreed that the draft report be adopted, as amended; and that the Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure be empowered to approve the final version of the report taking into consideration this meeting’s discussions, and with any necessary editorial, grammatical and translation changes required.

It was agreed that the chair be authorized to table the report in the Senate or with the Clerk of the Senate, at the earliest opportunity.

At 6:48 p.m., the committee suspended.

At 6:51 p.m., the committee resumed in public.

Pursuant to the order of reference adopted by the Senate on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, the committee began its consideration of Bill C-218, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (sports betting).

WITNESSES (by videoconference):

Canadian Gaming Association:

Paul Burns, President and CEO.

Canadian Football League:

Randy Ambrosie, Commissioner.

Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke:

Gina Deer, Chief;

Ross Montour, Chief.

Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Association:

Zane Hansen, President and CEO.

The chair made a statement.

Mr. Burns and Mr. Ambrosie each made a statement and answered questions.

Chief Deer and Mr. Hansen each made a statement, and with Chief Montour, answered questions.

At 8:30 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the chair.

ATTEST:

Mireille K. Aubé

Clerk of the Committee