Evidence of meeting #3 for International Trade in the 44th Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament’s site, as are the minutes.) The winning word was vehicles.
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5:20 p.m.
Conservative
Randy Hoback Conservative Prince Albert, SK
Thank you, Chair.
I guess I'm disappointed, Mr. Savard-Tremblay. At the last meeting you said you were going to amend your motion and reach out and talk to us, yet I didn't hear anything from you. There were no emails, no phone calls or anything.
It's hard for me to support something now when you said you would come back and talk to me first, before you brought it back to committee. You didn't do that. Therefore, the Conservatives won't be voting for this.
5:20 p.m.
Liberal
Terry Sheehan Liberal Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Just for the record, I can confirm that Monsieur Savard-Tremblay reached out to the parliamentary secretary, Arif, who is on this committee. There was some discussion. I can just say that this did happen with us. I'm just confirming that.
5:20 p.m.
Liberal
The Chair Liberal Judy Sgro
Thank you.
Monsieur Savard-Tremblay, just for a point of information, when you're trying to get something through, it's best to reach out to all members of the committee or to the other vice-chairs of the committee. It often makes things move along more smoothly.
Is there any further discussion on the motion by Monsieur Savard-Tremblay?
All those in favour, please raise your hands.
I'm sorry. Monsieur Savard-Tremblay, did you want to say something briefly?
You have the floor.
5:20 p.m.
Bloc
Simon-Pierre Savard-Tremblay Bloc Saint-Hyacinthe—Bagot, QC
Regarding what was discussed, I spoke with the parliamentary secretary. I also tried to call Mr. Hoback. I should have left a message, especially since my cell phone doesn't show my telephone number. I'm taking responsibility for this and I'll make a note of the suggestion.
The parliamentary secretary also told me that he would try to contact Mr. Hoback. I didn't insist since contact had to be made, not by one of the movers of the motion, but by someone who worked on the motion.
Regarding Mr. Masse, we were unable to reach each other by telephone, but we did exchange emails. There wasn't enough time to speak, but we made contact.
5:20 p.m.
Liberal
The Chair Liberal Judy Sgro
Thank you very much.
Is there any further comment?
We'll vote on Mr. Savard-Tremblay's motion.
(Motion agreed to: yeas 5; nays 4)
Thank you all very much for your cooperation today in getting through everything on our agenda.
Mr. Hoback has indicated that he liked having six witnesses at one time, that it gave us more time, and as long as I can keep everybody on the point, we can make sure that everybody gets one or two chances to ask their important questions.
Again, thank you all very much. We will see you on Monday. Have a good weekend.
I believe the minister will be here on Monday with her officials.
The meeting is adjourned.