Evidence of meeting #15 for Transport, Infrastructure and Communities in the 40th Parliament, 2nd Session. (The original version is on Parliament’s site, as are the minutes.) The winning word was ship.
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NDP
Dennis Bevington NDP Western Arctic, NT
Could I just ask the parliamentary secretary whether the government is planning to bring forward any amendments?
Conservative
Brian Jean Conservative Fort McMurray—Athabasca, AB
That's exactly what I was going to bring to point.
During the testimony of both gentlemen today, I did ask the department if they could come out with some proposals to the committee that would reflect what we've heard, specifically in relation to the CBA, and also if they could clarify adventure tourism, adventure rafting.
I'm hoping to have that circulated by tomorrow. If you could contact your office possibly, we'll try to get it to each and every office by tomorrow. If we don't, then we will by Monday, but I think there are some. I think we need clarity especially in relation to section 139 and also to nail down exactly what adventure tourism is.
Conservative
The Chair Conservative Merv Tweed
To the department, if you could send those amendments through to Maxime, he'll distribute them in the package, because other amendments have come forward.
Mr. Bevington.
Dennis Bevington NDP Western Arctic, NT
Could the committee, through the process, see the government amendments before we go ahead with our amendments? Does the timeframe allow that?
Conservative
The Chair Conservative Merv Tweed
I'd ask you to submit them. If they're very similar, we'll present them both and let the committee decide which one they'd prefer.
NDP
Dennis Bevington NDP Western Arctic, NT
It's the government's bill. I'm willing to look at what they're proposing, and then if it's satisfactory we won't submit any.
Conservative
Brian Jean Conservative Fort McMurray—Athabasca, AB
It'll be submitted to you, Mr. Chair. As soon as you want to circulate them, we're happy with them being circulated immediately. So if you can improve upon the amendments, by all means please provide that.
Conservative
The Chair Conservative Merv Tweed
Absolutely, and I know department officials are probably listening right now who would certainly endeavour to help us on our timeframe.
Mr. Bevington.
NDP
Dennis Bevington NDP Western Arctic, NT
A concern has been raised about the new regulations surrounding container cabotage. If the department is planning to move forward on these regulations.... I don't know if they're willing to share that with us now.
Conservative
Brian Jean Conservative Fort McMurray—Athabasca, AB
I know what my schedule is for this afternoon, but don't ask me what's going on tomorrow.
Conservative
The Chair Conservative Merv Tweed
I think if you like, we could put that on our agenda for the next subcommittee. If we want to pursue it further—
Conservative
Brian Jean Conservative Fort McMurray—Athabasca, AB
Indeed, Mr. Chair, if he wants to write a letter to me, I'd be happy to pursue it with the department immediately.
Conservative
The Chair Conservative Merv Tweed
Wonderful. With that, I'll wish everyone a good weekend.
The meeting is adjourned.