Evidence of meeting #47 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 fair.
A recording is available from Parliament.
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President and Chief Executive Officer, Access Copyright
No worries. I answer to all of the different pronunciations.
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Liberal
The Chair Liberal Scott Simms
Madam, thank you very much for joining us. Roanie comes from Access Copyright.
Mr. Bryan Perro is a writer and author. From the Association of Canadian Publishers, we have Glenn Rollans. From the Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illustrators and Performers, we Sylvia McNicoll. We also have John Degen from The Writers' Union of Canada, and Philip Landon from Universities Canada.
I'll make one quick note before we go.
Colleagues, because we are also embarking upon a study for an independent body for complaints in sports, as we talked about earlier. I know it's probably a long time before we start that, but your ideas for witnesses would truly be appreciated. If you could do that as soon as possible, it would give us a head start on things.
That being the end—
Sorry, Ms. Ien; you have a comment.
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Liberal
Marci Ien Liberal Toronto Centre, ON
I do, Mr. Chair. I just wanted to thank you for a job well done. Thank you so much for guiding this ship.
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Liberal
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Conservative
Alain Rayes Conservative Richmond—Arthabaska, QC
Ms. Ien caught me off guard, as I also wanted to congratulate you. So I'm adding my compliments to hers, and I congratulate you on your good work.
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Bloc
Martin Champoux Bloc Drummond, QC
Since you have already been congratulated by other colleagues, Mr. Chair, I will refrain. I am kidding. Congratulations, as you have done a good job of steering this ship.
I also want to highlight the nice spirit of cooperation on the committee, even at times of very strong disagreement among the parties or committee members. Our discussions and debates have always been done with the utmost respect, and that is something I really appreciate. So I want to congratulate all of us on this.
I am really looking forward to seeing you again at our next meeting.
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NDP
Heather McPherson NDP Edmonton Strathcona, AB
I again get to go last; this NDP thing is really quite a ride.
I of course as well want to thank you very much for all of the work that you've done. We didn't know what we were getting into when we began our committee work last year. As much as it has been a ride, I feel like I've made some real friends in this committee.
Thank you, Chair, for steering us through what have been bumpy waters.
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Liberal
The Chair Liberal Scott Simms
It certainly has. Thank you for that. I appreciate it.
Remember, I sat on the government side when I started. I sat where the Conservatives are, and Ms. McPherson, I sat where you are for many years. That's all a big part of it: empathy.
Thank you so much, everybody. Have yourselves a wonderful summer, and we'll see you soon.
The meeting is adjourned.