Evidence of meeting #5 for Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities in the 40th Parliament, 3rd Session. (The original version is on Parliament’s site, as are the minutes.) The winning word was amendments.
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Liberal
Conservative
The Chair Conservative Candice Bergen
We know that the clerk will do a good job of putting the trip together. We have a good understanding that we'll be able to fly there in a short time the night before, make these visits, and take the bus back.
If everyone is in agreement, can we proceed with that? I'll get some dates in April for you. We'll probably have two dates, and whichever date is best for the majority of people we'll go ahead with.
I have one more suggestion. Mr. Cannan suggested that we have a couple of witnesses via teleconference from reserves that have been very successful in British Columbia. We'll probably have some time for that, so if it's agreeable to the committee we'll also line those up as we are completing our study on poverty. Then at least we can get some of those witnesses.
Mr. Cannan.
Conservative
Ron Cannan Conservative Kelowna—Lake Country, BC
Madam Chair, my staff has sent that contact information to the clerk.
Liberal
Michael Savage Liberal Dartmouth—Cole Harbour, NS
Have we confirmed a date for the minister? Did I hear that?
Liberal
Michael Savage Liberal Dartmouth—Cole Harbour, NS
I put this in the form of a motion, and I can bring it to the committee if necessary. It would be helpful to know that we have the minister for two hours. Two ministers usually come--the Minister of Human Resources, and the Minister of Labour. Will they be available for the full two hours?
Liberal
Michael Savage Liberal Dartmouth—Cole Harbour, NS
It's worthwhile when we get the ministers--maybe for their benefit, not ours--that we have a chance to hear what they have to say.
Conservative
The Chair Conservative Candice Bergen
We'll find that out for you and get back to the committee.
I need a motion to accept our travel budget request, which should be in front of you. It was moved by Mr. Casson.
(Motion agreed to) [See Minutes of Proceedings]
Is there anything else?
Thank you.
The meeting is adjourned.
