Mr. Davies, go ahead.
Evidence of meeting #1 for Health in the 44th Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament’s site, as are the minutes.) The winning word was chair.
A recording is available from Parliament.
Evidence of meeting #1 for Health in the 44th Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament’s site, as are the minutes.) The winning word was chair.
A recording is available from Parliament.
4:05 p.m.
NDP
Don Davies NDP Vancouver Kingsway, BC
I just want to add to the point as well that we always invite people to submit written briefs, so there's never any limitation on the length of their written briefs as long as we're clear with them to submit everything they want in writing. Really, the five minutes is a chance for them to sort of hit the highlights and get to the point so we can ask them questions, but they can submit very lengthy written briefs if they want.
4:05 p.m.
The Clerk
There are no more speakers on my list, Mr. Chair.
4:05 p.m.
Liberal
The Chair Liberal Sean Casey
Can we deal with this motion on division, or would someone like to request a recorded vote?
Mr. Clerk, in the room, can you discern whether we're good to go, or whether a recorded vote is required?
4:10 p.m.
The Clerk
It seems that we will require a recorded vote as I'm not getting the sense that we have unanimous consent or desire for on division.
4:10 p.m.
The Clerk
It's requested by Ms. Kramp-Neuman.
4:10 p.m.
Liberal
The Chair Liberal Sean Casey
Please proceed, Mr. Clerk.
(Amendment negatived: nays 9; yeas 2)
We are now on to the main motion as originally presented. Is there any discussion on the main motion?
Seeing none, do we have consensus in the room to adopt the motion?
The clerk advises me there is consensus.
(Motion agreed to)
We're on to the next one.
Mr. van Koeverden, please proceed.
4:10 p.m.
Liberal
Adam van Koeverden Liberal Milton, ON
Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Concerning document distribution, I move:
That only the clerk of the committee be authorized to distribute documents to members of the committee and only when such documents are in both official languages, and that witnesses be advised accordingly.
4:10 p.m.
Liberal
The Chair Liberal Sean Casey
Is there any discussion on the motion?
Seeing none, is there consensus in the room to adopt the motion as presented?
I'm advised there is consensus.
(Motion agreed to)
Mr. van Koeverden.
4:10 p.m.
Liberal
Adam van Koeverden Liberal Milton, ON
The sixth motion is my favourite, and deals with working meals:
That the clerk of the committee, at the discretion of the Chair, be authorized to make the necessary arrangements to provide working meals for the committee and its subcommittees.
4:10 p.m.
Liberal
The Chair Liberal Sean Casey
Is there any discussion?
Seeing none, is there consensus in the room to adopt the motion as presented?
Is everyone okay with my discretion on this one?
4:10 p.m.
NDP
Don Davies NDP Vancouver Kingsway, BC
And when we're hungry, we'll want exclusively P.E.I. potatoes.
4:10 p.m.
Liberal
Adam van Koeverden Liberal Milton, ON
Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Concerning the travel, accommodation and living expenses of witnesses, I move:
That, if requested, reasonable travel, accommodation and living expenses be reimbursed to witnesses not exceeding two representatives per organization; and that in exceptional circumstances, payment for more representatives be made at the discretion of the Chair.
4:10 p.m.
Liberal
The Chair Liberal Sean Casey
You've heard the motion. Is there any discussion?
(Motion agreed to)
Mr. van Koeverden.
4:15 p.m.
Liberal
Adam van Koeverden Liberal Milton, ON
Access to in camera meetings:
That, unless otherwise ordered, each committee member be allowed to be accompanied by one staff member at in camera meetings and that one additional person from each House officer's office be allowed to be present.
4:15 p.m.
Liberal
The Chair Liberal Sean Casey
Is there any discussion on the motion?
(Motion agreed to)
Mr. van Koeverden.
4:15 p.m.
Liberal
Adam van Koeverden Liberal Milton, ON
Concerning the transcripts of in camera meetings, I move:
That one copy of the transcript of each in camera meeting be kept in the committee clerk's office for consultation by members of the committee or by their staff; and that the analysts assigned to the committee also have access to the in camera transcripts.
4:15 p.m.
Liberal
The Chair Liberal Sean Casey
On the motion is there any discussion?
(Motion agreed to)
Mr. van Koeverden.
4:15 p.m.
Liberal
Adam van Koeverden Liberal Milton, ON
Notice of Motion:
That a 48-hour notice, interpreted as two nights, be required for any substantive motion to be moved in committee, unless the substantive motion relates directly to business then under consideration, provided that: (a) the notice be filed with the clerk of the committee no later than 4:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday; (b) the motion be distributed to Members and the offices of the whips of each recognized party in both official languages by the clerk on the same day the said notice was transmitted if it was received no later than the deadline hour; (c) notices received after the deadline hour or on non-business days be deemed to have been received during the next business day; and that when the committee is holding meetings outside the Parliamentary Precinct, no substantive motion may be moved.
4:15 p.m.
Liberal
The Chair Liberal Sean Casey
You've heard the terms of the motion. Is there any discussion on the motion?
4:15 p.m.
The Clerk
Mr. Davies would like to intervene.