Evidence of meeting #118 for Environment and Sustainable Development in the 44th Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament’s site, as are the minutes.) The winning word was quebec.
A recording is available from Parliament.
Bloc
Mario Simard Bloc Jonquière, QC
Rather than writing “a meeting”, I am proposing that we write “two hours”.
Liberal
The Chair Liberal Francis Scarpaleggia
You want us to write “two additional hours”. Is that correct?
Bloc
Mario Simard Bloc Jonquière, QC
Yes, I am proposing that we write “two additional hours for the present study to study the potential effects”.
We will try to extend the meeting. If I understand Mr. Deltell correctly, instead of adding an additional meeting, he wants us to change a two-hour meeting into a three-hour meeting.
I agree with that.
Liberal
The Chair Liberal Francis Scarpaleggia
Okay.
We will do what we can, although sometimes our meetings come up on question period. If it happens, it happens. Everyone will understand.
Mr. Deltell.
Conservative
Gérard Deltell Conservative Louis-Saint-Laurent, QC
I would still like us to vote on the initial amendments that I proposed. They are fundamental.
Liberal
The Chair Liberal Francis Scarpaleggia
Okay.
Since no one else wants to speak, we will proceed with the vote on the original amendment, as presented by Mr. Deltell.
We will proceed to the vote.
((Amendment negatived: nays 7; yeas 4)
Bloc
Liberal
The Chair Liberal Francis Scarpaleggia
I don't think you can amend your own motion.
If someone could—
Liberal
Liberal
The Chair Liberal Francis Scarpaleggia
You are proposing that the committee add two additional hours. Is that correct?
Mr. Simard, even though it isn't your amendment, could you provide some clarification?
Liberal
The Chair Liberal Francis Scarpaleggia
So we are talking about two additional hours added to meetings that are already scheduled.
Conservative
Gérard Deltell Conservative Louis-Saint-Laurent, QC
I read that somewhere, but I can't remember where.
Liberal
The Chair Liberal Francis Scarpaleggia
It is proposed that an additional hour be added to the meetings that are already scheduled.
Ms. Fortier, is that the amendment you're proposing? You're proposing that we add one hour to the meetings that are already scheduled, and we have two scheduled right now, so that makes sense.
Liberal
Liberal
The Chair Liberal Francis Scarpaleggia
Since there is a consensus, there is no need to vote. It is unanimous.
Liberal
The Chair Liberal Francis Scarpaleggia
Thank you to everyone.
With that, I will adjourn the meeting.
