Evidence of meeting #40 for International Trade in the 40th Parliament, 3rd Session. (The original version is on Parliament’s site, as are the minutes.) The winning word was agreement.
A recording is available from Parliament.
Conservative
The Chair Conservative Lee Richardson
Thank you very much.
I'd like to thank all the committee members for their cooperation.
I also thank our witnesses for taking the time. I know how busy you are, and I really appreciate your coming in. Maybe you consider this a break from your day. I know it's been a gruelling grind over there with all the business we're throwing at you in terms of all these trade agreements that are under way.
Thank you very much for coming, and I'm happy to let you go now.
Conservative
The Chair Conservative Lee Richardson
It would be my intention, with the consent of committee, to report the bill to the House tomorrow, if we are all in agreement. I think we are.
NDP
Peter Julian NDP Burnaby—New Westminster, BC
This has been a somewhat raucous consideration. There have been points of order. There has been a challenge to the chair. But you've carried yourself well, Mr. Chair, and I did want to say that.
Conservative
Conservative
Ron Cannan Conservative Kelowna—Lake Country, BC
No, not yet. We're trying to get him to run for....
Conservative
The Chair Conservative Lee Richardson
Oh, not yet.
I was about to wish you well on future endeavours, but apparently this is just an ill-founded rumour that's circulating with regard to your future, Mr. Julian.
NDP
Peter Julian NDP Burnaby—New Westminster, BC
Conservatives are fundraising, though, to send me home. I'm going to milk that for all it's worth.
Conservative
Ed Holder Conservative London West, ON
Thank you, Chair.
Last Wednesday, I believe, the NDP and certainly the Conservatives had their Christmas receptions. At ours we had a fabulous time, with our Prime Minister providing a bit of a rock concert.
I'm not sure if the Bloc has had their party. Joyeux Noël if they haven't.
Also, if I might say, I understand that at the Liberals' Christmas party this Wednesday, there will be a book reading by Mr. Ignatieff, and everyone will get a signed copy. I would like to ask for a copy, if that does happen, if I could, please--and wish you all a very Merry Christmas, please, and Joyeux Noël.
Liberal
Conservative
Liberal
Martha Hall Findlay Liberal Willowdale, ON
As tempted as I was to wear my new Strasbourg thing at the party, you've lost your chance.
