That's very reasonable to me. Is there any objection to that?
Do we have a mover for this? Mr. Fontana.
(Motion agreed to [See Minutes of Proceedings])
Concerning transcripts of in camera meetings, Mr. McTeague moves the motion.
(Motion agreed to [See Minutes of Proceedings])
The motion for notice of substantive motions is that 48 hours' notice be required. Basically this is to allow 48 hours.... The clerk can comment, but my understanding is that if, for example, a member of the committee sends an e-mail to the clerk, then the clerk would disperse it to the members, typically by e-mail, and then the 48 hours would start from the time at which that e-mail is sent to all of us. That's just so we have some time to review a motion before discussing it at committee.
Is there any discussion? Do we have a mover?
Mr. Lapierre moves the motion.
(Motion agreed to [See Minutes of Proceedings])
Number 10 is the time limits for witnesses' statements and questioning. This, I understand, is based upon past practice in the industry committee. People can just read through that. Round one would be seven minutes each; the other three rounds would be five minutes each.
Obviously the unique thing about our committee is that we have an independent member of Parliament. I will make a suggestion, unless there are others who would like to make suggestions. My suggestion is that we not take time away from opposition, because I know opposition members obviously want opportunities to question, especially when ministers come before the committee. I thought we could have, in round three, the second Conservative Party slot allocated to Monsieur Arthur. That's my suggestion, which I'll put before the committee.
Monsieur Crête.