Evidence of meeting #59 for Citizenship and Immigration in the 39th Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament’s site, as are the minutes.) The winning word was karygiannis.
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Liberal
Conservative
The Chair Conservative Norman Doyle
Okay. So let's leave it in there--“By a vote of 7-4”--and then continue on. I think the clerk has your directions down fine and can draft that.
Liberal
Conservative
The Chair Conservative Norman Doyle
Yes.
I think it's a good compromise to leave that first line as it is. It gives some credence to the fact that it isn't a unanimous decision. I think that's the best we can do on it at this time.
So will we just leave it to the clerk, then, to draft this?
I thank you for your cooperation—
Liberal
Omar Alghabra Liberal Mississauga—Erindale, ON
If this is just a matter of adding a line, we could do that now.
Conservative
The Chair Conservative Norman Doyle
No, no, it's not a matter of adding a line. I think there were more substantive things that had to go in there that reflected the full motion itself.
I will make sure, if I'm sending it out, that I get in touch with maybe one of each of you to see if it's okay.
Liberal
Andrew Telegdi Liberal Kitchener—Waterloo, ON
Mr. Chair, when would you be tabling the report in the House?
Liberal
Liberal
Omar Alghabra Liberal Mississauga—Erindale, ON
This motion was tabled this morning, but the report was not tabled.
Conservative
The Chair Conservative Norman Doyle
Yes, I tabled the motion this morning at 10 o'clock.
So that is that.
Mr. Karygiannis has asked for a moment to bring to our attention--this is not on the agenda, mind you--a letter that was sent to me. I have not yet received it. I don't know how you guys got it ahead of me, unless I'm not really checking my mail as frequently as you are.
In any event, Mr. Karygiannis wants to bring to the attention of the committee a letter that was sent by the minister to me, copies of which were sent, I think, to all of you.
Liberal
Jim Karygiannis Liberal Scarborough—Agincourt, ON
Mr. Chairman, I can read it into the record. This is from the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration.
Conservative
The Chair Conservative Norman Doyle
Isn't it quite lengthy, Mr. Karygiannis?
I'll go to Mr. Siksay for one moment, and then I'll get right back to you.
Mr. Siksay.
NDP
Bill Siksay NDP Burnaby—Douglas, BC
Mr. Chair, I'd prefer to see some notice given for this. Then we can discuss it once we've all received it and when you've received it yourself. I think it's premature to do it now.
I appreciate that Mr. Karygiannis is very concerned about the contents. I had a quick look at it, but—
Conservative
The Chair Conservative Norman Doyle
And I haven't even seen the letter.
I'm inclined to say that as well, Mr. Karygiannis. I would like to see the letter first before we bring it on as an agenda item.
Liberal
Conservative
The Chair Conservative Norman Doyle
You know, I want to cooperate with you on this, but I don't think it's appropriate—
Conservative
The Chair Conservative Norman Doyle
—that we bring that letter before us right now when none of us has even seen it. It's been addressed to me, and I haven't seen the letter. I want to see the letter in the privacy of my office, to talk it over, and to absorb it, and then to bring it to the committee if it is appropriate to bring it to the committee.
Liberal
Blair Wilson Liberal West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country, BC
On a point of order, I would like to agree with the position you're taking, and I would say that if the letter was addressed to the chair, you have a right. You have no idea what the content is—
Liberal
Blair Wilson Liberal West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country, BC
But before we actually read it into the record here, I think it's proper procedure that you have an opportunity to read it first.
Liberal