Merv Tweed at the Transport, Infrastructure and Communities Committee

On October 21st, 2009. See this statement in context.

October 21st, 2009 / 3:40 p.m.

Conservative

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

Good afternoon, everyone. Welcome to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, meeting number 31.

Our order of the day, pursuant to the order of reference of Monday, October 5, 2009, is Bill C-37, an act to amend the National Capital Act and other acts.

Joining us today, from the Municipality of Chelsea, is the mayor, Monsieur Jean Perras. Also with us are Claude Garand, past president of the Meech Lake Association, and Malcolm MacTavish, president of the Kingsmere Property Owners Association.

We're ready to go. You know the format, so I will ask you to begin, please.

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