Evidence of meeting #26 for Canadian Heritage in the 43rd Parliament, 2nd Session. (The original version is on Parliament’s site, as are the minutes.) The winning word was amendment.
A recording is available from Parliament.
1:50 p.m.
NDP
Heather McPherson NDP Edmonton Strathcona, AB
Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I'm wondering whether or not Mr. Champoux would be willing to accept the subamendment I'd like to propose. I'm wondering if you'd like me to do that now, or if you'd like to go to Mr. Louis first.
1:50 p.m.
Liberal
The Chair Liberal Scott Simms
It's entirely up to you. You can either propose a subamendment or wait and put yourself back in line again.
1:50 p.m.
Liberal
Tim Louis Liberal Kitchener—Conestoga, ON
In the spirit of fairness, I was going to propose the subamendment myself—it's just a small word change—so I don't know where that puts us, Mr. Chair.
1:50 p.m.
Liberal
The Chair Liberal Scott Simms
Mr. Louis, if I get the gist of what you're saying, you're going to put it back to Ms. McPherson for the subamendment.
1:50 p.m.
NDP
Heather McPherson NDP Edmonton Strathcona, AB
Thank you, Mr. Chair.
The subamendment I'd like to propose is to add, in proposed paragraph 5(2)(a.1), after the words “the Canadian creation and production industry”, the words “and their contribution to the implementation of Canadian broadcasting policy objectives”, just to ensure that Canadian resources are used as much as possible for Canadian programs.
1:50 p.m.
NDP
Heather McPherson NDP Edmonton Strathcona, AB
I can email it to the clerk quite quickly, if that's useful.
1:50 p.m.
Liberal
The Chair Liberal Scott Simms
As you do that, or when you're finished with it, would you like to comment further on your subamendment?
1:50 p.m.
Liberal
The Chair Liberal Scott Simms
Okay.
Do I see any debate or conversation regarding...?
Now we're on Ms. McPherson's subamendment.
I see Mr. Housefather.
Go ahead.
1:50 p.m.
Liberal
Anthony Housefather Liberal Mount Royal, QC
I was just going to ask whether Ms. McPherson could read it out again slowly, so that we could hear it and also understand whether she was proposing to strike the words at the end of the clause as well.
Was this supposed to be interspersed before the last words of the clause? I didn't quite understand.
1:50 p.m.
Liberal
The Chair Liberal Scott Simms
Ms. McPherson, have you had a chance to email that yet? I'd like you to do so first, before you answer Mr. Housefather's question.
1:50 p.m.
NDP
1:50 p.m.
Liberal
The Chair Liberal Scott Simms
That's all right. If you want some time, I can introduce the members of the department. I seem to use that as a placeholder when we're looking to fill time. This is certainly no reflection on the people who come to us from the Department of Canadian Heritage.
I want to welcome Thomas Owen Ripley, director general of broadcasting, copyright and creative marketplace; Drew Olsen, senior director, marketplace and legislative policy; Kathy Tsui, who is the manager, industrial and social policy, broadcasting, copyright and creative marketplace; and Patrick Smith, senior analyst, marketplace and legislative policy.
We are back to you, Ms. McPherson.
1:55 p.m.
NDP
Heather McPherson NDP Edmonton Strathcona, AB
I have sent it off to the clerk. I hope I sent it to the right email address.
Would you like me to read the entire clause, or just what I'm recommending?