Evidence of meeting #13 for Public Safety and National Security in the 41st Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament’s site, as are the minutes.) The winning word was firearms.
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12:50 p.m.
NDP
12:55 p.m.
Conservative
The Chair Conservative Kevin Sorenson
Then we'd come quickly into the drugs in prison report and give instructions to our clerks and analysts as to how that report can begin. Then we can come to perhaps this one. There may be time for others as well while they're working on that report.
Ms. Hoeppner, were you done?
12:55 p.m.
Conservative
Candice Bergen Conservative Portage—Lisgar, MB
I was going to say what you said. You said what I was going to explain. I just appreciate that so much.
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Conservative
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NDP
Randall Garrison NDP Esquimalt—Juan de Fuca, BC
Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Given that we have a limited number of sessions remaining before Christmas, I think we have no problem with the suggestion Ms. Hoeppner is making.
I believe we also have had on our agenda a request from the Auditor General to appear before the committee, and we may wish to consider this. I understand we received a letter suggesting that he would like to appear.
12:55 p.m.
Conservative
The Chair Conservative Kevin Sorenson
I think we received a letter not so much that they would appear before our committee, but that they would meet and talk about the role of the Auditor General with committees. Now, I'd have to see the invitation.
Andrew, maybe you want to—
12:55 p.m.
Conservative
Candice Bergen Conservative Portage—Lisgar, MB
I think we should deal with this motion first, Mr. Chair, before we continue on with other business.
12:55 p.m.
Conservative
The Chair Conservative Kevin Sorenson
Yes. I know other people have mentioned, on the government side as well, individuals who they would love to see appear. So that's one we can—
12:55 p.m.
NDP
Randall Garrison NDP Esquimalt—Juan de Fuca, BC
The other thing we have, which has a time limit, is if we were to ask the minister to appear on the estimates, then that would also have to occur fairly soon.
12:55 p.m.
Conservative
Candice Bergen Conservative Portage—Lisgar, MB
Why don't we deal with this motion? I think we're in agreement that we have it—
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NDP
Randall Garrison NDP Esquimalt—Juan de Fuca, BC
Without prejudice to any of these others, we can agree to your suggestion.
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Conservative
Candice Bergen Conservative Portage—Lisgar, MB
Exactly. I think we would want him in before Christmas, right?
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NDP
Randall Garrison NDP Esquimalt—Juan de Fuca, BC
Right, and without prejudice to any of the other things.
Okay, thank you.
12:55 p.m.
Conservative
The Chair Conservative Kevin Sorenson
We still do have some time left before the estimates, so that's not pressing right now, but you're right, before the last supply day...and I don't think we've been given the last day of supply yet.
Did I have anyone else on the speaking order here? I don't think so.
Are we ready for the vote, then? I think we have consensus on this. We can call him a little later here.
All in favour of Mr. Chicoine's motion? I see unanimity.
(Motion agreed to)
12:55 p.m.
Conservative
The Chair Conservative Kevin Sorenson
We don't always have unanimity, so when we do we'll celebrate that. That is good. I appreciate both sides recognizing that.
I think with no further committee business, I will adjourn this at two minutes to one.
We're adjourned.