With respect to our colleague's comments, I would begin by saying that what is involved is not future programs. We are speaking here about studying existing projects. Then, we are being asked to help the minister understand the cuts. There is a genuine problem here in that the cuts have already been made.

If I may make a suggestion to our friends opposite, I would say that we need to ask the minister to determine why she made these cuts. She must be able to answer that. It is not up to us to determine why she did it if she herself does not know. She is the person who took this political decision. It is up to her to give a cogent response. This morning, she did not have the answers. It is up to her now to determine why she took this decision.

1:05 p.m.

Conservative

The Chair Conservative Dean Allison

If there's no more discussion, Ms. Yelich has asked for a recorded vote on number 10.

(Motion negatived: nays 6; yeas 4) [See Minutes of Proceedings]

You also had a request for number 9 and number 11.

1:10 p.m.

Liberal

Geoff Regan Liberal Halifax West, NS

Mr. Chairman, we all have things to do. Can this wait until the next meeting? We're past our determined time and I think we should adjourn.

1:10 p.m.

Conservative

The Chair Conservative Dean Allison

Is that a motion, Mr. Regan?

1:10 p.m.

Liberal

Geoff Regan Liberal Halifax West, NS

Yes, I move to adjourn.

1:10 p.m.

Conservative

The Chair Conservative Dean Allison

Okay, your motion is to adjourn the meeting.

1:10 p.m.

Conservative

Lynne Yelich Conservative Blackstrap, SK

No.

(Motion agreed to)

1:10 p.m.

Conservative

Lynne Yelich Conservative Blackstrap, SK

Does this mean that from now on we'll close at one o'clock exactly?

1:10 p.m.

Conservative

The Chair Conservative Dean Allison

It will be at the will of the committee.

Thank you.

The meeting is adjourned.