Evidence of meeting #46 for Health in the 44th Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament’s site, as are the minutes.) The winning word was billion.
A recording is available from Parliament.
Liberal
The Chair Liberal Sean Casey
Mr. Davies, it's my understanding that everyone has received a version of the report that has all of the changes incorporated up to November 2, but I'll let the analyst speak to that.
Sarah Dodsworth Committee Researcher
Yes, that has been circulated. I believe it was sent Friday afternoon, so it should be in your inboxes. We're happy to answer questions, if you have any.
Liberal
Adam van Koeverden Liberal Milton, ON
Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I agree wholeheartedly that we need to get to the end point of the report on human resources in health care. I also think that, if we are mutually and collectively committed to that end, then it's very achievable in the next couple meetings.
I do want to point out that there's been a considerable amount of filibustering and obstruction on that one, and it's extremely incumbent upon all of us to get it done. I totally appreciate that it may be putting the cart before the horse, but if we're mutually committed to getting it done, then let's act like it.
Conservative
Laila Goodridge Conservative Fort McMurray—Cold Lake, AB
Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I would like to move a motion that we ask for an extension of 30 days for the two private members' bills so that we have some breathing space when we come back from the Christmas break. Whether we need it or not I don't think is something that we need to necessarily discuss, but let's just ask for it in advance.
With unanimous consent, we can do anything.
Conservative
Conservative
Laila Goodridge Conservative Fort McMurray—Cold Lake, AB
I'm just asking for the extension so that we don't have to come back the first meeting in January to do it.
Liberal
Adam van Koeverden Liberal Milton, ON
I've been working with Sherry to try to get this through. She really wants to get it through before Christmas. I know our firefighters would, too. I don't think we need a lot of witnesses. My perspective is that we don't need an extension.
NDP
Don Davies NDP Vancouver Kingsway, BC
Mr. Chair, I just want to clarify this because I didn't quite hear it. Are you saying that if we don't pass the bill within 60 sitting days, it would automatically be deemed passed and referred back to the House?
Liberal
The Chair Liberal Sean Casey
I see no debate. We're ready for the question.
Are we in favour of requesting a 30-day extension for the consideration of Bill C-252 and Bill C-224 before the committee?
All those in favour, raise your right hand, please.
(Motion agreed to [See Minutes of Proceedings])
Is it the will of the committee to adjourn the meeting? I see consensus.
The meeting is adjourned.
