PEAR - Special Committee

Pearson Airport Agreements (Special)

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Proceedings of the Special Senate Committee on the

Pearson Airport Agreements

Minutes of Proceedings

OTTAWA, Thursday, July 27, 1995

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The Special Senate Committee on the Pearson Airport Agreements met this day at 9:00 a.m., the Chair, the Honourable Senator Finlay MacDonald (Halifax ), presiding.

Members of the Committee present: The Honourable Senators Bryden (morning), Kirby, Gigantès (afternoon) Hervieux-Payette, Jessiman, LeBreton, MacDonald and Tkachuk. (7)

In attendance: John Nelligan, Q.C., Counsel to the Committee.

WITNESSES:

From the Department of Industry:

Harry Swain, Deputy Minister;

L. Constance Edlund, C.A., Acting Director, Small Business Loans Administration.

From the Department of Transport:

Michael E. Farquhar, Director General of Airport Transfers.

From Raymond, Chabot, Martin and Paré:

Robert E. L'Abbé, F.C.A.

The Committee resumed its examination of the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on May 4, 1995. The Clerk of the Committee administered the oath/solemn affirmation and declaration to the witnesses, pursuant to section 13 of the Parliament of Canada Act.

Harry Swain and L. Constance Edlund made a statement and answered questions.

At 11:04 a.m., the Committee adjourned.

At 12:33 p.m. the Committee resumed.

Michael E. Farquhar made a statement and answered questions.

Robert E. L'Abbé made a statement and answered questions.

At 2:13 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

ATTEST:

Gary O'Brien

Clerk of the Committee