Official Languages Committee on Dec. 14th, 2010

[The Chair, Conservative, Steven Blaney]

That's right.

[Richard Nadeau, Bloc, Gatineau, QC]

Mr. Handfield was involved in the situation.

[The Chair, Conservative, Steven Blaney]

As I have already pointed out, that is the last meeting to address the mission. When the committee resumes, we can ask a specific witness to appear on that topic, if the steering committee so chooses.

Mr. Godin, you would like to say something?

[Yvon Godin, NDP, Acadie—Bathurst, NB]

If we do not meet on Thursday, we might have to organize a conference call at some point to discuss and finalize the travel plans.

[The Chair, Conservative, Steven Blaney]

Duly noted. I will go through the steering committee. That will be easier.

However, if the trend continues, we'll be needing winter boots! Ah, ah!

[Yvon Godin, NDP, Acadie—Bathurst, NB]

We can go to New Brunswick; it is raining there right now.

[Mauril Bélanger, Liberal, Ottawa—Vanier, ON]

Would it be appropriate for the committee to move a motion authorizing the steering committee to set the agenda if we do not meet again before the end of this session?

[The Chair, Conservative, Steven Blaney]

We can do that.

[Mauril Bélanger, Liberal, Ottawa—Vanier, ON]

I therefore move that motion.

[The Chair, Conservative, Steven Blaney]

The motion asks that the steering committee be authorized to finalize the terms and conditions for our study on the far north.

(Motion agreed to)

Thank you very much. See you Thursday. The meeting is adjourned.