Merv Tweed at the Transport, Infrastructure and Communities Committee

On October 19th, 2009. See this statement in context.

October 19th, 2009 / 3:35 p.m.

Conservative

The Chair (Mr. Mervin Tweed (Brandon—Souris, CPC)) Conservative Merv Tweed

Good afternoon, everyone.

Welcome to the 30th meeting of the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, with the orders of the day, pursuant to the order of reference of Monday, October 5, 2009, being Bill C-37, An Act to amend the National Capital Act and other Acts.

Joining us to introduce the bill, speak on it, and take some questions from the committee members is the Honourable John Baird, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities.

Welcome.

Joining him today from the Department of Transport are André Morency, assistant deputy minister, and Simon Dubé, director, portfolio management, crown corporation governance.

Thank you for your attendance again today, Minister. If you would like to open with some comments, we'll move forward.

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