Evidence of meeting #37 for Industry, Science and Technology in the 39th Parliament, 2nd Session. (The original version is on Parliament’s site, as are the minutes.) The winning word was generic.

A recording is available from Parliament.

On the agenda

MPs speaking

Also speaking

Susan Goebel  E. coli Project Manager, Bioniche Life Sciences Inc.
Jim Keon  President, Canadian Generic Pharmaceutical Association
Rob Livingston  Vice-Chair, Federal Affairs Committee, Canada's Research-Based Pharmaceutical Companies (Rx & D)
Normand Laberge  Vice-President, Federal Government Affairs and Federal Provincial Territorial Relations, Canada's Research-Based Pharmaceutical Companies (Rx, & D)
Linda Gowman  Chief Technology Officer, Trojan Technologies
Howard Alper  Chair, Science, Technology and Innovation Council
Heather Munroe-Blum  Member, Principal and Vice Chancellor, McGill University, Science, Technology and Innovation Council
Clerk of the Committee  Ms. Michelle Tittley

May 8th, 2008 / 2:10 p.m.

Conservative

The Chair Conservative James Rajotte

That's fine, but I will comment, as it is my prerogative to do.

The person who moved the motion in fact is no longer here, because as chair I've allowed us to go ten minutes over time. I stand by my ruling that it's not related to the study of science and technology. I would encourage members: if they want to bring motions forward, that's fine. But on this study I would encourage us to stick to a study of science and technology policy in general. That's what scientists and researchers and institutions across this country want us to do. It's certainly what I've heard as the chair of this committee.

I think that's a valid public policy question. It will be brought forward in a motion, but with respect to the rules, and I'm advised by the clerk, it is a substantive motion and needs either 48 hours or unanimous consent. It did not get unanimous consent; therefore, it will not be considered today. If Ms. Nash submits it, it will be considered, I suspect, on Tuesday.

I'll also remind members that we have a subcommittee meeting at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, so Monsieur Vincent or Madame Brunelle—someone from the Bloc—will present Bill C-454.

Thank you.

The meeting is adjourned.