Evidence of meeting #114 for Fisheries and Oceans in the 44th Parliament, 1st session. (The original version is on Parliament’s site, as are the minutes.) The winning word was budget.
A recording is available from Parliament.
Liberal
The Chair Liberal Ken McDonald
Order. We're back in session.
I think we're having trouble connecting with that witness. I don't know if Mr. Hanley has a phone number. He can phone him and tell him to get online.
I thought that a good way to use a little bit of time would be to deal with a couple of budgets we have to approve.
The first budget, for the study of the main estimates 2024-25, was sent to members on Tuesday. Did everybody have the time to look at the budget? If so—
Go ahead, Mr. Small.
Conservative
Clifford Small Conservative Coast of Bays—Central—Notre Dame, NL
We're in public. Aren't we supposed to be in camera for discussing this stuff?
Liberal
The Chair Liberal Ken McDonald
Is it the will of the committee to adopt the budget in the amount of $500?
Liberal
The Chair Liberal Ken McDonald
That's the cost, probably, for that particular meeting.
The second one is the adoption of the budget for the study of derelict and abandoned vessels, which we're about to start soon. The budget for the study of derelict vessels was also sent to members on Tuesday. Did everybody have the time to look at the budget? Is it the will of the committee...?
Go ahead, Mr. Arnold.
Conservative
Mel Arnold Conservative North Okanagan—Shuswap, BC
I just have some questions, Mr. Chair. It's on the cost of the meals.
Is this the amount that's actually being spent? Is this what these snacks are costing us, or is this a high amount so that it can be adjusted up to that amount if needed?
Conservative
Mel Arnold Conservative North Okanagan—Shuswap, BC
Is that a cost of $500 for a few cans of pop and a few trays of food?
The Clerk of the Committee Ms. Geneviève Dubois-Richard
We're going to have three meals for the study, and other meetings will be snacks, so it's $500 per meal.
Conservative
Mel Arnold Conservative North Okanagan—Shuswap, BC
Okay. Then is our meeting time expected to be shuffled to be at a mealtime?
Liberal
The Chair Liberal Ken McDonald
It might not be at a mealtime. We save money if it's not at a mealtime.
Go ahead, Mr. Hardie.
Liberal
Ken Hardie Liberal Fleetwood—Port Kells, BC
I'm actually half doing this on Ms. Barron's behalf, because in looking at where the testimony is due to come from, I see Vancouver. There should be something from Vancouver Island.
Liberal
Ken Hardie Liberal Fleetwood—Port Kells, BC
Oh, okay. That's all right if you're confident that the island is represented, because that's really ground zero.
NDP
Liberal
Ken Hardie Liberal Fleetwood—Port Kells, BC
I know we're talking about the budget, but the budget allocated a certain amount to Vancouver. If we're going to hear from the island, we will be sending over the headsets and a lot of other things.
I mean, if you're comfortable, it's all kosher. I'm happy.
