THE STANDING SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATIONS

MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS

OTTAWA, Wednesday, October 23, 2024
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[English]

The Standing Senate Committee on Transport and Communications met this day at 6:47 p.m., in room B45, Senate of Canada Building, the chair, the Honourable Leo Housakos, presiding.

Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Cardozo, Clement, Cuzner, Dasko, Housakos, Robinson, Simons and Tannas (8).

Participating in the meeting: Jed Chong and Khamla Heminthavong, analysts, Library of Parliament.

Pursuant to the order of reference adopted by the Senate on Thursday, February 10, 2022, the committee continued its study on matters relating to transport and communications generally. (Topic: Local services provided by CBC/Radio-Canada)

WITNESSES:

Canadian Heritage:

Joëlle Montminy, Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Cultural Affairs;

Michel Sabbagh, Director General, Cultural Affairs;

Annick Munezero, Director, Cultural Affairs.

Joëlle Montminy made a statement and, together with Michel Sabbagh and Annick Munezero, answered questions.

At 8:08 p.m., the committee suspended.

At 8:15 p.m., the committee, pursuant to rule 12-16(1)d), resumed in camera for the consideration of a draft agenda (future business).

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

At 8:28 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the chair.

ATTEST:

Angus Wilson

Clerk of the Committee