Evidence of meeting #26 for Canada-China Relations in the 43rd Parliament, 2nd Session. (The original version is on Parliament’s site, as are the minutes.) The winning word was amendment.
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9:30 p.m.
Bloc
Stéphane Bergeron Bloc Montarville, QC
On the surface, Mr. Chair, I'm inclined to agree with what Mr. Genuis just said.
The problem is that we did not receive the documents in question until noon today. I'm not sure we have anything to gain by doing this hastily, as is the case right now. I think it deserves a more in-depth conversation at a future meeting. That would give us time to look through the documents we have. Obviously, the goal is to obtain the documents in their entirety so we can go through them one by one to determine what is appropriate in light of the advice from the law clerk and parliamentary counsel.
Therefore, although I appreciate the merits of the member's argument, I'm feeling a bit rushed here. We aren't giving this due consideration, so I would prefer to discuss it further at a later time.
9:35 p.m.
Liberal
Peter Fragiskatos Liberal London North Centre, ON
I do agree with Mr. Bergeron on the substance of his points, and I see that the time is now 9:35 p.m., Mr. Chair.
I move to adjourn the meeting.
9:35 p.m.
Liberal
The Chair Liberal Geoff Regan
Thank you, Mr. Fragiskatos.
Madam Clerk, please take the vote on Mr. Fragiskatos' motion.
9:35 p.m.
The Clerk
Of course.
(Motion agreed to: yeas 7; nays 4)
9:35 p.m.
Liberal
The Chair Liberal Geoff Regan
Thank you, colleagues.
Thank you to the witnesses.
The meeting is adjourned.