Evidence of meeting #2 for Transport, Infrastructure and Communities in the 43rd Parliament, 1st session. (The original version is on Parliament’s site, as are the minutes.) The winning word was subcommittee.
A recording is available from Parliament.
Liberal
Churence Rogers Liberal Bonavista—Burin—Trinity, NL
If I could note, Mr. Bachrach, it was the NDP member yesterday who suggested that we move away from just focusing on buses to other public transportation, so your colleague—
NDP
Taylor Bachrach NDP Skeena—Bulkley Valley, BC
In that case, I can understand the laughter around the table. I'll leave it as is.
Liberal
Churence Rogers Liberal Bonavista—Burin—Trinity, NL
We had initially suggested “buses”. I don't recall her name, but anyway—
NDP
Liberal
Liberal
The Chair Liberal Vance Badawey
Are there further questions or comments? All those in favour?
(Motion agreed to)
Next, please, Mr. Rogers.
Liberal
Churence Rogers Liberal Bonavista—Burin—Trinity, NL
Okay:
That, pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities undertake a study focusing on economic development in rural Canada; that the study review tax credits and other incentives for promoting growth in rural economies; that the study examine the infrastructure needs required to grow and diversify rural economies; that the study seek to identify how the Government can take a systematic approach to ensuring federal investments are attentive to rural needs and realities; that the Committee report its findings to the House; and that the Committee request a government response to its report. And that, in consultation with the Committee Members, the Chair be empowered to coordinate the resources and scheduling necessary to execute these studies in 6 meetings or fewer.
Liberal
The Chair Liberal Vance Badawey
Are there questions or comments? All those in favour?
(Motion agreed to)
Thank you.
Is there any other business?
Madam Clerk, do you have anything else? Nothing?
We will move to adjourn.
