Evidence of meeting #17 for Government Operations and Estimates in the 40th Parliament, 3rd Session. (The original version is on Parliament’s site, as are the minutes.) The winning word was gillani.
A recording is available from Parliament.
5:15 p.m.
Liberal
Siobhan Coady Liberal St. John's South—Mount Pearl, NL
I've raised this issue at this table before. I think that if we have to have special meetings to make sure that we get the business of our committee done, then let's have special meetings. We don't want to start not being able to conclude what we spent a tremendous amount of time making sure our calendar was set for. My only concern is that we make sure to add a special meeting if one is required.
Thank you.
5:15 p.m.
Liberal
The Chair Liberal Yasmin Ratansi
Fair enough.
Is there any more debate on this?
Go ahead, Ms. Mendes.
5:15 p.m.
Liberal
Alexandra Mendes Liberal Brossard—La Prairie, QC
On Ms. Coady's point, I would refer you to the citizenship and immigration committee, which is now going full throttle with meetings lasting six hours. We could do the same, if necessary.
5:15 p.m.
Liberal
The Chair Liberal Yasmin Ratansi
Fair enough; we could do that if it's necessary.
Continue, Ms. Coady.
5:15 p.m.
Liberal
Siobhan Coady Liberal St. John's South—Mount Pearl, NL
In that vein, I'm wondering if we couldn't have a special meeting during the last week of May, if that meets with everyone's calendar. I know people are available. I think that Mr. Lee says he's available on May 27, which is a Thursday. My only interest in making sure we move this along is that we don't go into summer recess early and then not get to all of the business that we wanted to get to in the spirit of making sure we complete things.
5:20 p.m.
Liberal
The Chair Liberal Yasmin Ratansi
In the spirit of what Mr. Bruinooge told us, which was that Mr. Lee is willing to come, we understand May 27 would be an ideal date. If the committee is willing and there is no debate, I first have to take a vote on the motion.
(Motion as amended agreed to)
5:20 p.m.
Liberal
The Chair Liberal Yasmin Ratansi
It's unanimous.
As for a special meeting on May 27, will all those in favour please so indicate?
(Motion agreed to)
5:20 p.m.
Liberal
5:20 p.m.
Liberal
Siobhan Coady Liberal St. John's South—Mount Pearl, NL
This just goes to the same motion we've had before, asking Derrick Snowdy--
5:20 p.m.
Bloc
Richard Nadeau Bloc Gatineau, QC
I have a point of order.
We're talking about the 27th, but has a time been determined?
5:20 p.m.
Liberal
The Chair Liberal Yasmin Ratansi
Can we try to have it in the morning, because I know there are people who have to fly off to Peace River?
5:20 p.m.
Bloc
Richard Nadeau Bloc Gatineau, QC
I'm going to sit in on a committee in the morning. So I won't be available. We could meet after 5:30 p.m. That wouldn't be a problem for me.
5:20 p.m.
Liberal
The Chair Liberal Yasmin Ratansi
Can the clerk check with committee members for timing so that we know who's travelling and who can attend?
Monsieur Nadeau, can I instruct the clerk to figure out what timing is perfect? If you can find replacements--
5:20 p.m.
Bloc
Richard Nadeau Bloc Gatineau, QC
I'm busy from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., but that could be any time after 11:00 a.m.
5:20 p.m.
Liberal
The Chair Liberal Yasmin Ratansi
That's perfect. All right.
Okay, fine.
Ms. Coady, the floor is yours.
5:20 p.m.
Liberal
Siobhan Coady Liberal St. John's South—Mount Pearl, NL
This is the same motion we've seen before. As you heard, my request is to Mr. Snowdy to produce papers and records, both electronic and hard copy, from 2008 until today that relate to the business of International Strategic Investments, Green Power Generation Corp., Rahim Jaffer, Helena Guergis--for whom he said he doesn't have any--Nazim Gillani, Patrick Glémaud, and any other elected officials, and that said material be delivered to the committee within five days.
It's a motion I'd like to--
5:20 p.m.
Liberal
The Chair Liberal Yasmin Ratansi
This was the motion for Mr. Snowdy. Did you want it discussed at the next meeting?
5:20 p.m.
Liberal
5:20 p.m.
Liberal
The Chair Liberal Yasmin Ratansi
Yes, fine. Everybody's fine?
That's fine. I will ask the clerk.
(Motion agreed to)
5:20 p.m.
Liberal
The Chair Liberal Yasmin Ratansi
It's unanimous. I'll ask the clerk to get in touch with Mr. Snowdy and get the necessary documents.
Go ahead, Ms. Mendes.
5:20 p.m.
Liberal
Alexandra Mendes Liberal Brossard—La Prairie, QC
Madam Chair, going back to the meeting on May 27, is it established that we have one hour with Mr. Lee and one hour with the Ethics Commissioner?