Evidence of meeting #31 for Transport, Infrastructure and Communities in the 39th Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament’s site, as are the minutes.) The winning word was amendment.
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6:10 p.m.
Conservative
The Chair Conservative Merv Tweed
Would it be the will of the committee to reopen clause 28 and amend it with the definition that has been put forward by Mr. Jean?
6:10 p.m.
NDP
6:10 p.m.
Conservative
The Chair Conservative Merv Tweed
Yes, absolutely.
We're back on clause 28, and I would ask Mr. Jean to present his definition.
(On clause 28)
6:10 p.m.
Conservative
Brian Jean Conservative Fort McMurray—Athabasca, AB
It reads:
“urban transit authority” means an entity owned or controlled by the federal government or a provincial, municipal or district government that provides commuter services.
6:10 p.m.
Conservative
The Chair Conservative Merv Tweed
Are there any comments? All those in favour of the amendment?
(Amendment agreed to)
(Clause 28 as amended agreed to)
6:15 p.m.
Conservative
6:15 p.m.
Conservative
The Chair Conservative Merv Tweed
We have before us amendment BQ-9, on page 38 of your program. It was moved by Monsieur Laframboise.
Are there any comments?
Mr. Jean.
6:15 p.m.
Conservative
Brian Jean Conservative Fort McMurray—Athabasca, AB
Depending on the comments of Monsieur Laframboise, I'm indeed not certain what he wants.
Do you want to continue with the amendments we've made?
6:15 p.m.
Bloc
6:15 p.m.
Bloc
Mario Laframboise Bloc Argenteuil—Papineau—Mirabel, QC
I think that it had something to do with the English term. You set this right in your new version.
6:15 p.m.
Bloc
Mario Laframboise Bloc Argenteuil—Papineau—Mirabel, QC
Okay.
Therefore, I will withdraw the amendment.
6:15 p.m.
Conservative
The Chair Conservative Merv Tweed
Amendment BQ-9 has been withdrawn, which would move us to BQ-10, on page 39 of your program.
Monsieur Laframboise, you haven't moved it yet. You can choose to move it or withdraw it.
6:15 p.m.
Bloc
Mario Laframboise Bloc Argenteuil—Papineau—Mirabel, QC
In the circumstances, we will withdraw BQ-10 because it complies with clause 42 tabled by the government.
6:15 p.m.
Conservative
6:15 p.m.
Conservative
Brian Jean Conservative Fort McMurray—Athabasca, AB
Thank you, Mr. Chair. Would you like me to read clause 42 as amended into the record?
6:15 p.m.
Conservative
Brian Jean Conservative Fort McMurray—Athabasca, AB
Clause 42, as provided by the government, states the following:
146.2(1) A railway company shall prepare and keep up to date a list of its siding and spurs that it plans to dismantle and that are located in metropolitan areas or within the territory served by any urban transit authority, except for sidings and spurs located on a railway right-of-way that will continue to be used for railway operations subsequent to their dismantlement.
146.4 Section 146.2 and 146.3 apply, with any modifications that are necessary, to railway rights-of-way, that are located in metropolitan areas or within the territory served by any urban transit authority and in respect of which the sidings and spurs have been dismantled, that a railway company plans to sell, lease or otherwise transfer.
(Amendment agreed to)
(Clause 42 as amended agreed to)
(On clause 49)
