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.

On the agenda

MPs speaking

Also speaking

Geneviève Gosselin  Committee Researcher
Clerk of the Committee  Ms. Caroline Bosc

4:45 p.m.

Some hon. members

Oh, oh!

4:45 p.m.

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—

4:45 p.m.

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.

4:45 p.m.

Liberal

Churence Rogers Liberal Bonavista—Burin—Trinity, NL

We had initially suggested “buses”. I don't recall her name, but anyway—

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Conservative

Todd Doherty Conservative Cariboo—Prince George, BC

It was your fill-in—

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Liberal

Churence Rogers Liberal Bonavista—Burin—Trinity, NL

—she wanted it broader.

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NDP

Taylor Bachrach NDP Skeena—Bulkley Valley, BC

In the spirit of collaboration, we could start by—

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Liberal

The Chair Liberal Vance Badawey

Which one do you want?

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Liberal

Churence Rogers Liberal Bonavista—Burin—Trinity, NL

If you're good with that, we'll....

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Liberal

The Chair Liberal Vance Badawey

That's fine?

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NDP

Taylor Bachrach NDP Skeena—Bulkley Valley, BC

It sounds fine.

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Liberal

The Chair Liberal Vance Badawey

Are there further questions or comments? All those in favour?

(Motion agreed to)

Next, please, Mr. Rogers.

4:45 p.m.

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.

4:50 p.m.

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.