Evidence of meeting #37 for Fisheries and Oceans in the 40th Parliament, 3rd session. (The original version is on Parliament’s site, as are the minutes.) The winning word was amendment.
A recording is available from Parliament.
Conservative
Randy Kamp Conservative Pitt Meadows—Maple Ridge—Mission, BC
I don't want to muddy the waters any further, but I might here.
I just wonder whether there is a simpler way to do what Mr. Shory is wanting to do. I support the attempt to take out that clause between the commas, and suggest replacing it with “taking into consideration”.
I'm not sure what Mr. Shory thinks about that, but it would read: “conduct a study on that matter at its earliest opportunity, taking into consideration the recent audit of the Canadian Coast Guard”, etc.
Conservative
Devinder Shory Conservative Calgary Northeast, AB
Mr. Chair, let me attempt to save some time. I'm willing to withdraw my wording if everybody will accept that. Replacing it with “taking into consideration” is livable.
Conservative
The Chair Conservative Rodney Weston
Mr. Shory would like to withdraw his amendment. He needs unanimous consent to do so.
Does he have unanimous consent?
Those opposed?
Hearing no opposed....
You are opposed? Lovely.
Ms. Murray, you're next on the amendment as moved by Mr. Shory.
Liberal
Joyce Murray Liberal Vancouver Quadra, BC
I just didn't understand this; I thought it muddied up the motion by using the word “it” without it being clear what “it” was referring to.
I want to suggest that we call the vote on that amendment and complete this event.
I respect Mr. Shory's intention to clarify, but I didn't think his intervention was useful in that way.
Conservative
The Chair Conservative Rodney Weston
Thank you, Ms. Murray.
We'll call the question on the amendment made by Mr. Shory. It was moved by Mr. Shory that the motion be amended by replacing the words “among other things” with the words “it and also on”.
Those in favour?
(Amendment negatived)
We will revert to the original amended motion. The amended motion reads as follows:
That, in light of the current and potential plans to explore for oil and gas in Canadian waters, the Fisheries and Oceans Standing Committee conduct a study on that matter at its earliest opportunity, calling witnesses to comment on, among other things, the recent audit of the Canadian Coast Guard that identifies the Department's need for training and up-to-date equipment necessary to properly handle oil spills and offshore pollution.
Are there any questions, comments, or concerns on the amended motion?
Are you ready for the question?
Those in favour?
(Motion as amended agreed to)
We're going to take a short break while we move in camera to deal with the snow crab report.
[Proceedings continue in camera]