Evidence of meeting #22 for Public Accounts in the 41st Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament’s site, as are the minutes.) The winning word was reservists.

A recording is available from Parliament.

On the agenda

MPs speaking

Also speaking

Robert Fonberg  Deputy Minister, Department of National Defence
Bruce Donaldson  Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff, Department of National Defence
Jerome Berthelette  Assistant Auditor General, Office of the Auditor General of Canada
Dave Grandmaison  Director, Canadian Forces Pensions Services, Department of National Defence
Andrew Smith  Chief Military Personnel, Department of National Defence
Kevin Lindsey  Assistant Deputy Minister, Chief Financial Officer, Finance and Corporate Services, Department of National Defence

5:05 p.m.

Conservative

Daryl Kramp Conservative Prince Edward—Hastings, ON

Oh, okay. I just thought he was asking questions.

5:05 p.m.

NDP

The Chair NDP David Christopherson

No, he asked for the floor procedurally, and now I'm—

5:05 p.m.

Conservative

Daryl Kramp Conservative Prince Edward—Hastings, ON

Oh, no problem.

5:05 p.m.

NDP

The Chair NDP David Christopherson

—asking him what he wants to do.

He has the floor.

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Liberal

Gerry Byrne Liberal Humber—St. Barbe—Baie Verte, NL

This is a really important issue. The witnesses have highlighted it as an important issue. While it may seem a little edgy at times, we're both working for the same cause. I would hope that all members, in this public meeting, would just take 25 more minutes, which we're scheduled to take anyway, to just hear more questions and answers.

5:05 p.m.

NDP

The Chair NDP David Christopherson

Okay. You can make a motion to that effect, if you wish.

5:05 p.m.

Liberal

Gerry Byrne Liberal Humber—St. Barbe—Baie Verte, NL

I would like to make a motion, please, Mr. Chair.

5:05 p.m.

NDP

The Chair NDP David Christopherson

All right. That's duly in order and before us. Comments? Questions?

Hearing none, all in favour of the motion, please indicate. Those opposed?

(Motion negatived)

Mr. Aspin.

5:05 p.m.

Conservative

Jay Aspin Conservative Nipissing—Timiskaming, ON

Chair, as our business has concluded, I move that we adjourn.

5:05 p.m.

NDP

The Chair NDP David Christopherson

All right. Will you allow me to thank our guests before I move that motion? Thank you.

Thank you very, very much, all of you. It's tough job every day and, notwithstanding some of the criticisms--constructively taken, I hope--please know that every member of this committee and every member of this House is very proud of the work of our military. I think Mr. Byrne said it right: we're all doing this for the same people, for the same reasons. Thank you all very much. Thanks for being here.

Everybody, if I don't see you again, have a great Christmas and a good, happy holiday.

The motion to adjourn is in order. It's moved, seconded, and carried.

We're out of here.