Evidence of meeting #16 for International Trade in the 45th Parliament, 1st session. (The original version is on Parliament’s site, as are the minutes.) The winning word was goods.
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Liberal
The Chair Liberal Judy Sgro
Is everybody good? All right.
Thank you very much.
You gave us an hour and a half. I know these are pretty interesting times, and it's an important issue that we all care very much about. Thank you for your patience and time. Who knows. We may have you back soon for some other issues we're dealing with.
We will suspend for a minute.
Liberal
The Chair Liberal Judy Sgro
Before we get into the balance of our agenda, Minister Joly has confirmed that she will appear on December 4 from 3:30 to 4:30.
Also, the liaison subcommittee yesterday approved our request for travel to Brazil and Argentina. It still has to be adopted by the House, but we feel pretty certain it will go through. The travel dates more or less would be March 28 through April 4.
Our upcoming meetings are as follows: Monday, December 1 is CUSMA. Thursday is the minister for the first hour, and then we're back to forced labour for the second hour. Monday, December 8 will be the final meeting on forced labour. That's where we are right now.
Now, we'll get into the motions that we have on the floor.
I understand, Mr. Chambers, that you need to move a motion.
Conservative
Adam Chambers Conservative Simcoe North, ON
I believe there's one being circulated currently, Madam Chair, which I don't think has been on this side of the table yet.
Conservative
Adam Chambers Conservative Simcoe North, ON
After some late-night discussions, as encouraged by you, Madam Chair, in the spirit of collaboration, I think I understand....
I just want to check with my colleague to make sure that his last—
Simon-Pierre Savard-Tremblay Bloc Saint-Hyacinthe—Bagot—Acton, QC
Mr. Chambers and I discussed it, but I'll be proposing a very simple amendment that shouldn't give rise to much of a debate. I don't know whether Mr. Chambers had a chance to discuss it with the committee members.
It is very straightforward. It's just that, at the end—
Bloc
Simon-Pierre Savard-Tremblay Bloc Saint-Hyacinthe—Bagot—Acton, QC
I see the amendment I was going to propose has already been added. Very good.
Conservative
Adam Chambers Conservative Simcoe North, ON
Okay, I just wanted to give everyone a chance to read it.
I'll read it.
Conservative
Adam Chambers Conservative Simcoe North, ON
What I'd like to do is just read this into the record, if that's okay, and give people a chance to make sure we're all good.
Conservative
Adam Chambers Conservative Simcoe North, ON
The motion reads:
That the committee report to the House that it condemns the unjustified American tariffs on the Canadian steel, aluminum, automotive, and softwood lumber industries, and that it calls upon the government to live up to the promise it made in the election to “negotiate a win” and that all parties wish to see the government succeed in getting a good deal for Canada and its workers as well as the deployment of aid programs for affected sectors.
I believe that it includes suggestions from all parties and that we have unanimous consent. Assuming that we have agreement around the table, I would withdraw the previous motion that was on the table for debate and propose that we adopt this by unanimous consent, if that's the will of the committee, through you, Madam Chair.
Liberal
The Chair Liberal Judy Sgro
I have to say that it's an excellent motion, and I want to compliment all of the members for working to find something that reflects how all of us feel. I think that's here, so is there unanimous consent to adopt the motion?
I'm sorry, Mr. Naqvi.
Liberal
Yasir Naqvi Liberal Ottawa Centre, ON
I just want to clarify that, as the clerk knows, Mr. Chambers is suggesting not only to withdraw his very original motion but also the one he amended in the last meeting with some suggestions from the Bloc. Both of those are wiped clean, and he's introducing a new motion in their place.
Liberal
The Chair Liberal Judy Sgro
That's correct, and the same goes for Mr. Savard-Tremblay.
You withdraw the amendment that you had moved previously.
Bloc
Simon-Pierre Savard-Tremblay Bloc Saint-Hyacinthe—Bagot—Acton, QC
If the motion was withdrawn, then logically, the amendment is no more.
Liberal
The Chair Liberal Judy Sgro
Exactly. I'm just making sure that everything is straight. One of the things we want to be noted for is being very clear and concise.
(Motion withdrawn [See Minutes of Proceedings])
Is there unanimous consent to adopt the motion?
Liberal
The Chair Liberal Judy Sgro
(Motion agreed to)
Congratulations, Mr. Chambers. It's an excellent motion.
That was excellent work by all of the committee members. Thank you very much.
It's 5:05, so I'm going to adjourn the meeting.